"Home is city, home is town.
Home is hanging upside down.
Home is woven,
home is dug,
Home is roomy,
home is snug."
What is home? Ask children and see what they have to say.
In this friendly look at the meaning of home, Ms. Barnaby uses rhyming text to explore the many ways humans and animals see their place in the world. Spirited, colorful images accompany the opposing points of view. The words are simple and telling.
The artwork heightens meaning on double-page spreads that show the differences. The changing perspectives are welcome and invite kids to look closely and discuss. As the book ends, the book is brought full circle, presenting the opening daytime scene in the same place; this time shown at night when all creatures (but the owl) are serenely resting at home.
Warm-hearted, soothing and peaceful, this is perfect bedtime fare.
"Home is anywhere you love."
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