by Deborah Freedman (Author), Deborah Freedman (Illustrator)
"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.
Author Biography
Deborah Freedman once was a child who liked to swing on swings. Now, she is an author-illustrator of picture books for children. She lives in a colorful house in Connecticut, where, from her favorite writing chair, she has watched blooms, storms, and moons come and go. You can learn more about Deborah and her books--including Blue Chicken; The Story of Fish & Snail; Shy; This House, Once; and Is Was--at DeborahFreedman.net.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.4 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 28, 2017
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: This House, Once
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
