A House is a House for Me Book

Where does everyone—and everything—live? A House Is a House for Me is a rollicking rhyme about houses. Some of the houses are familiar, such as an anthill and a dog kennel, while others are surprising, such as a corn husk and a pea pod. This longtime favorite is filled with pictures that parents and children will want to look at again and again in a beautifully produced, deluxe fullsized edition.

Children's Literature

AGERANGE: Ages 9 to 12.

This is a wonderful rhyming book with a fresh approach to a unique subject. The illustrations could not be more fitting or of a better quality and certainly add to the charm of the homey theme. There are pockets of small treasures throughout the page, and the layouts are expertly done. Many of the houses will be familiar to all children. An example: "A web is a house for a spider. A bird builds its nest in a tree. There is nothing so snug as a bug in a rug, and a house is a house for me!" However, nothing is overlooked. Another example: "A book is a house for a story. A rose is a house for a smell. My head is a house for a secret, a secret I never will tell." The ending sums everything up so well for children, as do the final two pages of outrageous illustrations. Masterfully created. Reviewer: Joan Elste