This House, Once

Written and illustrated by Deborah Freedman

Discover the origins of your home and the natural world that built it.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,121 ratings

40 pages· 400L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey through the elements that formed your home in this beautifully illustrated tale. From stones and mud to a towering oak tree, explore the natural origins of the spaces we cherish. What was your home, once? This poetic story invites reflection on nature's gifts and the magic of our world, sparking curiosity about the unseen connections between our homes and the earth.

From the publisher

“Tender, comforting, and complex.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Drawn with exquisite precision and quiet dashes of humor.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A lovely, ruminative selection.” –School Library Journal (starred review) “A blueprint for mindfulness and gratitude for the homes in which we…live.” –The New York Times Book Review Deborah Freedman’s masterful new picture book is at once an introduction to the pieces of a house, a cozy story to share and explore, and a dreamy meditation on the magic of our homes and our world. Before there was this house, there were stones, and mud, and a colossal oak tree– three hugs around and as high as the blue. What was your home, once? This poetically simple, thought-provoking, and gorgeously illustrated book invites readers to think about where things come from and what nature provides.

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