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Little Houses

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Little Houses by Kevin Henkes is a charming children's book that explores themes of discovery and creativity. It follows a young character who is captivated by the joy of building tiny homes, transforming ordinary materials into imaginative spaces, while ultimately learning valuable lessons about family, love, and the magic of creating something meaningful.
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If you appreciate charming stories filled with warmth and whimsy, you may enjoy this book. Its gentle narrative is ideal for young readers and beautifully explores themes of family, home, and imagination, all brought to life with enchanting illustrations. Perfect for bedtime or storytime, this book captures the simple joys of childhood discovery.

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Little Houses

The lyrical writing and stunning paintings make this a great choice for family sharing and for story times all year round.

When a young girl visits her grandparents at the beach, she stays in a little house and walks along the shore gathering seashellsβ€”which were once little houses of their own.

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From award-winning and bestselling author Kevin Henkes and the acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, Little Houses is an unforgettable masterpiece about nature, family, wonder, and the ocean. The lyrical writing and stunning paintings make this a great choice for family sharing and for story times all year round.

When a young girl visits her grandparents at the beach, she stays in a little house and walks along the shore gathering seashellsβ€”which were once little houses of their own. As she wanders the beach, she wonders about the creatures who used to live in each shell, about the hidden treasures of the sea, and about the mysteries of the world.

Kevin Henkes’s text features striking imagery, depth of emotion, and a lovely multigenerational relationship. He deftly captures the feeling of wonder and imagination that is fostered by a trip to the shore. Laura Dronzek’s lush, saturated paintings make this book a true treasure for parents and children, and a must-have for the classroom.

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Little Houses by Kevin Henkes is celebrated for its exploration of a child's curiosity and wonder about nature during a visit to her grandparents' beach house. Reviewers praise the book's poetic narrative and vibrant acrylic illustrations, which capture the intimate connection between a child and the natural world. The multigenerational story encourages young readers to reflect on their surroundings and evokes nostalgia for seaside memories, urging readers to appreciate their place in the broader world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062965721

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Greenwillow Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors-one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller-and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin. Laura Dronzek is a painter whose work has been exhibited nationally. Her picture books include the acclaimed Birds, by Kevin Henkes; Oh!, by Kevin Henkes; White Is for Blueberry, by George Shannon; Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!, by George Shannon; Moonlight, by Helen V. Griffith; It Is Night, by Phyllis Rowand; and, most recently, When Spring Comes, by Kevin Henkes. She lives with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.

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