Books About Houses

The Best Houses Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about houses? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Houses

In a People House
Sale price
$958
Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 1972

In a People House

A mouse and bird explore a house, causing chaos and discovery.

36 pages· 199 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 17,495 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: A curious mouse invites a bird to explore a People House, sparking chaos as they uncover 65 household items. But what happens when the homeowners discover their uninvited guests? Dive into this whimsical adventure and find out!
Let's Go Home
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Let's Go Home

A gentle tour of a house, room by room, and what makes each one feel like home.

32 pages· 1,379 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 345 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Cynthia Rylant walks readers through the rooms of a house, from kitchen to bedroom to porch, and the small comforts and memories that make each one feel like home. Wendy Anderson Halperin's detailed illustrations fill every room.
The House with 100 Stories
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

The House with 100 Stories

A mysterious invitation sends a boy climbing a towering house, floor by floor, toward its secret.

40 pages· 608 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 155 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Tochi receives a mysterious invitation to a strange, magical house with 100 floors. As he climbs, he meets new animal residents on every floor, from squirrels tending a bonsai garden to bats bathing on the ceiling. Who sent the invitation, and who lives at the very top? The book opens vertically, so readers count their way up the tower with Tochi.
Still Life
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2014

Still Life

A hidden threat emerges, forcing Olive to confront dark secrets and save her world from destruction.

352 pages· 62,005 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 1,409 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In the final chapter of The Books of Elsewhere, Olive's world is threatened by a lurking menace. A shocking discovery at an art museum leads her into a web of secrets about Morton's parents and the sinister origins of Aldous McMartin's painted realm. As Olive delves deeper, she must confront her fears and the potential end of Elsewhere. Can she unravel the mysteries and save her home, or will the cost be too great? Join Olive on a thrilling journey where the stakes are high and the truth is elusive.
There's a Ghost in This House
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$2754
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

There's a Ghost in This House

A girl searches her haunted house for elusive ghosts. Can you help her find them?

80 pages· 149 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.5 Goodreads · 3,978 ratings
$28.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: In a house filled with whispers and creaks, a curious girl embarks on a playful quest to find the ghosts she believes are hiding. Are they lurking under the stairs or behind the sofa? With interactive pages that reveal the unseen, join her in this whimsical adventure where the line between reality and imagination blurs. Will she uncover the truth, or are the ghosts just a figment of her imagination? Dive into this enchanting tale and discover the secrets of the haunted house.
A New House for Mouse
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$1051
Picture Book · 2004

A New House for Mouse

A small mouse with a huge apple needs a home big enough for both.

25 pages
4.1 Goodreads · 270 ratings
$11.06Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Mouse is little and so is her house, but the apple she has found is huge. She sets off to find a home big enough for the two of them, peeking into one animal's burrow after another. Die-cut holes let readers peep through the pages and join her search.
You and Me and Home Sweet Home
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

You and Me and Home Sweet Home

A whole community pitches in to help a girl and her mother build a home.

48 pages· 1,150 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 102 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Sharonda and Mama are getting a house of their own, and the whole community turns out to help build it, board by board, until it becomes home sweet home.
The Great Indoors
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Great Indoors

By Julie Falatko, Ruth Chan (Illustrator)

Animals take over a house, leading to chaos before humans return.

32 pages· 418 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 671 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: When humans leave for a camping trip, forest animals invade their home for a wild holiday. A teen bear claims the bathroom, beavers cook gourmet meals, and deer host a dance party. As their fun spirals into chaos, the animals must clean up before the humans return. What mischief unfolds when the house is left alone?
The House at the Edge of Magic
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The House at the Edge of Magic

An orphan must break a curse to save a magical house and its quirky inhabitants.

240 pages· 25,840 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 5,684 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Nine, a street-smart orphan, stumbles upon a magical house cursed to chaos. Inside, she meets eccentric residents like Dr. Spoon and Flabberghast, all trapped by a missing toad's tongue. With a life-changing reward at stake, Nine must confront bizarre challenges and her own nature to break the curse. Can she become the hero they need?
If Animals Built Your House
Sale price
$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

If Animals Built Your House

By Bill Wise, Rebecca Evans (Illustrator)

Imagine living in a home built by animals. Discover their engineering secrets.

32 pages· 737 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 40 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Step into the world of animal architects and imagine living in their creations. From a squirrel's leafy nest to a beaver's dam, explore how these creatures engineer their habitats. Discover the wonders of animal homes and compare them to our own. With vivid illustrations and engaging facts, this journey through nature's architecture will captivate young minds. What secrets do these animal builders hold, and how do they inspire human innovation? Perfect for curious kids and educators, this book offers a unique perspective on the natural world and its ingenious inhabitants. Dive into the adventure and uncover the marvels of animal engineering.
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Houses Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about houses for preschool and elementary-age readers.

She Wanted to Be Haunted
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$1799

She Wanted to Be Haunted

Ages 3–6 · 2020

A cheerful cottage longs to be haunted to escape her ordinary life.

Sale price
$2393

Too Many Mice

Ages 4–+ · 1992

Cats solve a mouse problem, but chaos ensues.

Sale price
$499

Amelia Bedelia on the Move

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young girl goes house hunting with her parents and learns about different types of houses and real estate terminology.

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Houses Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about houses for developing and independent readers.

The Builder
Sale price
$525

The Builder

1999

Unlock reading success with engaging, leveled stories.

Aggie and the Ghost
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$1999

Aggie and the Ghost

Ages 4–8 · 2025

A ghostly game of tic-tac-toe decides who keeps the house.

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