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Cute, but boring. Hipster parents would definitely love this for their small childrens, as the pictures are suuuuper quirky and drawn by Colin Meloy's wife. It could definitely open discussions about what certain words mean, but I'm not sure if this was meant for precocious children or Portland adults.

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4.0

Really detailed and interesting illustrations. One of my favorite potential Caldecotte contenders

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5.0

a beautifully illustrated book about how home can be anything and anywhere. :) Home is just home.

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5.0

A beautifully illustrated book that captures an important life lesson about diversity in children’s homes and families. Carson Ellis is a sweet ol’ gem.

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3.0

I loved the artwork of this book! The illustrations are mainly whimsical depictions of various types of homes, of both people and animals, around the world.

Some of those featured - a Norse god, a raccoon, a Moonian - are fanciful and funny. Others are uncomfortable stereotypes, and should be discussed at length with your child while reading together.

The illustration style was wonderful, the only issue I have is that some of the scenes were not fully explained by the text, and might encourage children to believe broad, questionable stereotypes at an early age.

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love love love this book, the illustrations make me so very happy

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