The House of Lost and Found
The House of Lost and Found
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The House of Lost and Found

Written by Martin Widmark & illustrated by Emilia Dziubak
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3 - 7
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34
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Sep 4, 2018
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Pixar’s blockbuster UP meets Coraline in this atmospheric and emotional story.Niles lives alone in a big house full of dust and memories of the people he’s lost.Then one day, the boy from next door asks Niles to look after his plant. Reluctantly, Niles takes the pot of dirt. Can he remember how to care for something?As the flower grows, Niles realizes how empty and lonely his house is and begins to care for the plant, his house and himself. By the time the little boy returns the flower has bloomed into a beautiful poppy and Niles, and his house, are filled with hope again.This feel-good picture book from bestselling Swedish children’s author Martin Widmark and award-winning illustrator Emilia Dzuibak digs deep.

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lonelinessfriendshipsocial themesdepression and mental illnessfeelings and emotionsthe elderly

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781782505426
    Publication Date
    September 4, 2018
    Publisher
    Floris Books
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2017
    Page Count
    34
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years

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