The Ramble Shamble Children

Written by Christina Soontornvat · Illustrated by Lauren Castillo

Kids transform their quirky home, but unexpected results lead to a missing sibling and a heartwarming realization.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 502 ratings

32 pages

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In a charming tale, Merra, Locky, Roozle, Finn, and little Jory cherish their quirky home. Inspired by a picture of a "proper" house, they strive to transform their garden, chickens, and even mud puddles. But when their youngest sibling goes missing amidst the changes, they question if their efforts were worth it. Will they discover that their imperfect home is perfect for them? This story explores the meaning of family and the beauty of embracing what makes us unique.

From the publisher

New picture book by a two-time Newbery Honor-winning author! The delightful story of an unconventional family of kids who learn the ups and downs of working together. Merra, Locky, Roozle, Finn, and little Jory love their ramble shamble house. It’s a lot of work taking care of the garden, the chickens, and themselves, but they all pitch in to make it easier–even Jory, who looks after the mud puddles. When they come across a picture of a proper house in a book, they start wondering if their own home is good enough. So they get to work propering up the garden, the chickens, and even the mud puddles. But the results aren’t exactly what they expected, and when their now-proper household’s youngest member goes missing, they realize that their ramble shamble home might be just right for their family, after all.

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