A House That Once Was
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

A House That Once Was

Written by Julie Fogliano · Illustrated by Lane Smith

Two children explore an abandoned house, uncovering its mysterious past.

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40 pages· 542 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD500L
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Bookroo's summary

In a forgotten house deep in the woods, two curious children embark on a journey to uncover its secrets. As they sift through dusty books, forgotten photos, and discarded toys, they piece together the lives of those who once called it home. What stories do these remnants tell, and why was the house abandoned? Their imaginations weave a tapestry of mystery and wonder, inviting readers to ponder the lives of those who came before. Join this enchanting exploration of history and home, where every clue leads to new questions and endless possibilities.

From the publisher

The dynamic duo of Ezra Jack Keats Award–winning author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Award–winning illustrator Lane Smith team up to tell a delightful story about a boy and a girl who explore an abandoned house and imagine who might have lived there in A House That Once Was. Deep in the woods is a house just a house that once was but now isn’t a home. Who lived in that house? Who walked down its hallways? Why did they leave it, and where did they go? Two children set off to find the answers, piecing together clues found, books left behind, forgotten photos, discarded toys, and creating their own vision of those who came before.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2018)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
542
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
194717
Publication
Published
May 6, 2018
First published
May 1, 2018
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626723146
LCCN
2017955705

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