Your House is not Just a House – there’s a lot more to it than that!
The Story: One rainy day a boy discovers all the adventures that he can have using everyday objects around the house. His imagination goes wild as wardrobes are turned into teleportation chambers, the shower becomes a jungle and the garden inspires new sports.
This vibrant, rhyming picture book is a celebration of the power of imagination. The boy hides from warthogs, listens to singing trolls and creates amazing machines. And when the rain stops the sidewalk becomes an art gallery. The creativity of the boy’s parents is also celebrated – not only do they care for him but they are writers and artists in their own right.
Lorraine Nam’s illustrations are bold, colourful and full of action and we love the way that everyday items inspire activities in different ways. The colander is used as a helmet and the blanket used by ‘the singer’ later becomes a fort. It’s fun to spot the recurring objects – the cuddly pig, the Rubik’s Cube and the paper hat.
We love the way that Your House is not just a House takes a familiar setting and highlights all the wonderfully creative experiences that a home can inspire. The last line of the book sums it up beautifully;
Wherever you call home… is a canvas for your visions.
Age Range: 3 +
Author: Idris Goodwin / Illustrator: Lorraine Nam
Thank you to Wunderkind PR for sending a review copy of this fabulously empowering book.
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