My House

Written & illustrated by Byron Barton

Explore a house through a cat's eyes in this playful journey of discovery.

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40 pages· 81 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join Jim the cat as he explores every nook and cranny of his home, from the cozy bedroom to the bustling kitchen, and even the rooftop. With vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text, young readers will delight in discovering the concept of home alongside Jim. What surprises await before his owner, Jane, returns to make dinner? This charming tale invites children to see the familiar in a new light, making it a perfect read-aloud adventure.

From the publisher

From the award-winning, bestselling picture book creator of My Car, My Bus, and My Bike comes what Booklist called “Another ideal read-aloud choice from Barton.” Jim the cat takes a tour of the various rooms and objects in his house, introducing young children to the concept of home. A modern preschool classic.Using bright, simple illustrations and clean prose, Byron Barton deftly familiarizes young readers with the various rooms and important parts of a house in this companion to his critically acclaimed My Car, My Bike, and My Bus.Jim the cat leads readers through the bedroom, the kitchen–and even onto the roof–before his owner, Jane, comes home and makes his dinner. The rhythmic text and bright bold illustrations make this the perfect book for very young children and repeated readings.”Jim’s abode is a welcome place for all who enter.”–School Library Journal

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