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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1954
The Children of Green Knowe
A boy discovers ghostly playmates in a haunted manor's mysterious past.
192 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 10,056 ratings
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Books About Dwellings · 114 titles considered
The Best Dwellings Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about dwellings? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Dwellings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010
The Shadows
By Jacqueline West · Book #1 in the The Books of Elsewhere series
A girl discovers a sinister world within paintings, facing a dark power that threatens her new home.
272 pages· 45,710 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 10,644 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
Home
By Carson Ellis
Explore the endless possibilities of what 'home' can be, from reality to fantasy.
36 pages· 155 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,202 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018
One House
Animals unite to build a home for a friend. Can teamwork make it happen?
26 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 79 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015
Room for Bear
A bear seeks a new home, but can five ducks make room for him?
32 pages· 232 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 440 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1942
The Little House
A little house is built in the countryside and watches as the world around it changes over time
44 pages· 2,165 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 42,655 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 5–8 · 1987
A House for Hermit Crab
A crab discovers new friends and adventures await beyond the past.
32 pages· 1,354 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 13,096 ratings
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$1895
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015
Grandma's House
By Alice Melvin
A girl searches her grandmother's house, but Grandma is missing.
32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings
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$1398
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2016
Homes
Explore essential concepts through touch and sight in a unique, interactive book experience.
16 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2001
Two Homes
By Claire Masurel, Kady MacDonald Denton (Illustrator)
A child finds love and comfort in two homes after parents' divorce.
40 pages· 170 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 684 ratings
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Dwellings Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about dwellings for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$999
The House in the Night
Ages 2–4 · 2008
Discover the comforting magic of night as a house reveals its secrets.
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$699
Where Does Maisy Live?
Ages 2–5 · 2000
Search for Maisy and friends in a playful house adventure.
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$999
Go Green! Home
Ages 0–3 · 2022
Discover fun ways to make your home eco-friendly with interactive actions and hidden surprises.
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$999
Hello House
Ages 0–3 · 2020
Join a playful cat on a quest to find friends for a game of catch.
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$699
Fix It!
Ages 2–5 · 2010
A child learns responsibility by fixing broken toys and building a new toybox.
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$899
Maisy's House
Ages 2–5 · 1995
Join a friendly mouse for a day of fun and imagination in her pop-up house.
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$1099
What's in My House?
Ages 0–4 · 2018
Discover hidden surprises in every room with fun sliders and flaps.
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$599
The Three Little Pigs
Ages 2–5 · 2013
Three pigs face a cunning wolf threatening their homes.
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$599
Bob's Toolbox Mix-Up
Ages 2–6 · 2002
Can Bob find his missing hammer to finish the job?
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Dwellings Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about dwellings for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
The Blue House
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A father and son must leave their cherished home as their neighborhood transforms around them.
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$2499
Mike Mulligan and More
Ages 4–7 · 2002
Discover timeless tales of resilience and change in a classic picture book collection.
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$1899
Farmhouse
Ages 4–8 · 2022
Discover the secrets of a farmhouse where twelve children grew up, echoing with stories and history.
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$1899
A Bold Pumpkin Plan
Ages 4–8 · 2024
A timid hedgehog embarks on a journey to build a unique home, discovering courage and friendship along the way.
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$1999
Julia's House for Lost Creatures
Ages 4–8 · 2014
A quiet house becomes chaotic with magical creatures. Can order be restored?
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$1699
Where Happiness Lives
Ages 4–8 · 2019
Three mice, three homes. Which holds true happiness?
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$1799
A Squash and a Squeeze
Ages 3–5 · 1993
A tiny house feels even smaller with unexpected animal guests. Can a wise man's advice help?
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$999
Come Over to My House
Ages 3–7 · 1966
Discover a world where kids are the same everywhere through rhyme and vibrant art.
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$1999
If You Lived Here
Ages 4–8 · 2011
Explore diverse homes worldwide, each with unique stories and purposes, from mountain caves to floating houses.
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$1699
The One Day House
Ages 3–7 · 2017
A community unites to transform a friend's home, discovering the power of togetherness.
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$799
A House Is a House for Me
Ages 4–6 · 1978
Discover the surprising homes of creatures and objects in a whimsical rhyme adventure.
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$1799
Home Is...
Ages 3–7 · 2021
Discover what makes a home unique for creatures worldwide.
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Dwellings Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about dwellings for developing and independent readers.
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$799
Greetings from the Graveyard
Ages 8–12 · 2014
A ghostly trio starts a greeting card company amidst a crime wave and escaped convicts.
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$1299
A Tree for Peter
Ages 9–12 · 1941
A mysterious gift transforms a hopeless town, sparking a miraculous renewal.
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$899
The Second Spy
Ages 9–12 · 2012
A hidden secret threatens to trap Olive in a mysterious world forever.
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$1699
This Appearing House
Ages 8–12 · 2022
A mysterious house appears, demanding something from Jac. Can she escape its grasp?
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$899
Still Life
Ages 10–12 · 2014
A hidden threat emerges, forcing Olive to confront dark secrets and save her world from destruction.
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$899
The Strangers
Ages 10–12 · 2013
On Halloween, Olive faces strangers and lost secrets. Can she trust new magic or old foes?
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$1895
Mr. Pine's Purple House
Ages 6–9 · 1965
One man seeks to stand out among fifty identical houses.
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$1899
The Carrefour Curse
Ages 8–12 · 2023
A girl uncovers dark family secrets in a crumbling magical mansion.
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$899
Spellbound
Ages 10–12 · 2011
A spellbook may free Morton from Elsewhere, but it might find Olive first.
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$895
The Night Gardener
Ages 10–13 · 2014
Two siblings face a haunting curse in a mysterious manor.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Dying to Meet You
Ages 8–11 · 2009
A grumpy writer, a boy, and a ghost clash in a haunted mansion. Can they find harmony?
Graphic Nov.
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$1599
Unfamiliar
Ages 13–17 · 2022
A young witch must solve ghostly problems in her haunted new home.