The House with Nobody in It

Written & illustrated by Jon Klassen

Explore a house with nobody in it—or is there? Uncover its secrets.

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18 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Peek through doors and windows of a seemingly empty house, where familiar objects hint at hidden mysteries. Is it truly vacant, or does something lurk within? Discover the secrets inside.

From the publisher

“A spooky house tour, unafraid to redefine what board books are capable of achieving.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Peek through doors and windows to explore a mysterious house in this innovative shaped novelty book for young readers who relish the lightly spooky, from the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling Jon Klassen, creator of I Want My Hat Back and The Skull. Here are the things in this house: a chair, a clock on the wall, a stool, a lamp. And more. What’s missing from this house? Somebody. This is the house with nobody in it. Well, there might be something . . . Designed as a sturdy keepsake to read, play with, and treasure, The House with Nobody in It takes readers through a recognizable, cozy house, while layered die-cut doors and windows throughout introduce a hint of intrigue. This is the house with nobody in it–or is it? Pairing the familiar with a touch of mystery, Jon Klassen proves once again to be a master of breaking the mold, playing with expectations . . . and delighting even the youngest of readers.

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