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Your House Is Not Just a House

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From breakbeat poet and playwright Idris Goodwin and celebrated artist Lorraine Nam comes a whimsical, irresistible rhyming read-aloud empowering kids to embrace their imagination. Perfect for fans of The Year We Learned to Fly and Boxitects. It seems your home is just walls, windows, and doors,but... Read More
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Your House Is Not Just a House

"One rainy day, a kid opens their closet to discover a teleportation chamber. In the adventure of make-believe that follows, we are invited to see our homes as more than places to live--they are vessels for creativity and joy"--

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From breakbeat poet and playwright Idris Goodwin and celebrated artist Lorraine Nam comes a whimsical, irresistible rhyming read-aloud empowering kids to embrace their imagination. Perfect for fans of The Year We Learned to Fly and Boxitects.


It seems your home is just

walls, windows, and doors,

but take a closer look

it's that and so much more!


One rainy day, a kid opens their closet to discover a teleportation chamber. In the adventure of make-believe that follows, we are invited to see our homes as more than places to live—they are vessels for creativity and joy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358683445

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 June 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lorraine Nam
  • Illustrated by Lorraine Nam

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Idris Goodwin is an award-winning storyteller for multiple generations. An accomplished playwright, breakbeat poet, content creator, and arts champion, Goodwin is recognized as a culture bearer who celebrates community values and cultivates histories with care. Idris is the author of over sixty original plays ranging from his hip-hop-inspired breakbeat series to historical dramas to works for young audiences. Driven by a passion for cultural impact and civic engagement, Idris currently serves as artistic director of Seattle Children’s Theatre. Your House Is Not Just a House is his debut picture book. Find him at idrisgoodwin.com. Lorraine Nam is a paper illustrator and daydreamer. When she is not folding, gluing, and cutting things out of paper, she can be found cooking, reading, or traveling. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and frequently looks out at the New York skyline from her studio window. On a clear night, she is able to see the occasional star. You can visit her online at lorrainenam.com.

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