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Home by Carson Ellis

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patoney's review against another edition

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stereotypical ? depictions of people of color

fmdough1's review against another edition

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5.0

Brilliant.

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5.0

Probably one of my favorite picture books I've read so far this year. I think it'll definitely be a Caldecott contender. Home is such an important part of life; the characteristics of your living space can really inform other areas of your life -- your sense of peace, your sense of well-being, etc. I like that Ellis takes both a practical look and a whimsical look at the idea of home. There are practical, concrete examples of home, and imaginative examples that will prompt discussion. I loved the subdued color palette and the folksy look of the illustrations. I feel like I could look at this book over and over and get enjoyment out of it every time.

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2.0

I loved the art but found the story a bit lacking.

amberinpieces's review against another edition

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2.0

I was only a few pages in when I noticed a huge problem: this book seems to uphold stereotypes of the people who live in the homes illustrated. It turned me off, despite the well-done illustrations.