Carson Ellis has previously illustrated books by Lemony Snicket and by Florence Parry Heide. She also collaborated with her husband, Colin Meloy, on the best-selling Wildwood series, as well as being the illustrator for the albums of his indie band, the Decemberists. Carson Ellis lives with her family in the USA, in Portland, Oregon. Visit Carson online at www.carsonellis.com and on Twitter as @cfellis.
A soul-warming treat.
*The Bookseller*
A beautifully crafted, whimsical and self-indulgent exploration of
the concept of home, bouncing back and forth between a romanticised
observation of reality and luscious fantasy worlds.
*Inis Reading Guide 2015, Children's books Ireland*
What emerges is a playful and tender reminder that however
different our walks of life — we are united by our deep desire for
a place to call home.
*Brainpickings*
The book is a love letter, in many ways, to architecture...
*Kirkus Reviews*
Visually accomplished
*Kirkus reviews*
Unusual and beautiful, stunningly designed.
*The Bookseller*
… the book is also an ode to the very notion of home—and where
creatures in the world find comfort.
*Kirkus Reviews*
Every page opening is a surprise and a delight, and even after many
viewings, this panoply of dwelling places continues to enthrall and
intrigue the viewer.
*Children's Books Ireland*
… glorious piece of book-creation.
*Children's Books Ireland*
A sweet reminder that despite our different walks of life, we have
in common a shared longing to belong.
*Brainpickings*
With its rich illustrations and stunning design, this picture book
pays homage to the intrinsic beauty of this art form and is a treat
for children and discerning parents alike.
*Inis Reading Guide 2015, Children's Books Ireland*
Ellis presents a dreamy, painterly meditation on the diversity and
range of dwellings around the world and across time and
imagination.
*The Horn Book Magazine*
It’s a work that confers classic gifts: time to look and time to
wonder.
*Publishers Weekly*
Her sly humor and irreverent spirit only endear her to kids and
grown-ups alike.
*New York Times Sunday Book Review*
With the turn of every page, the definition of “home” broadens.
*New York Times Sunday Book Review*
[...] this is an imaginative celebration of the many possibilities
of home. [...] This loving look at the places where people live
brims with intriguing characters and is a visual treat that demands
many a return visit.
*Surrey Advertiser, Junior News & Mail, Aldershot News and
Mail*
It is a beautiful picture book showing us over twenty different
homes [...] This book is a feast for the imagination and a
wonderful way to introduce young children to the amazing variety of
places that both humans and animals have called home.
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