A soul-warming treat. -- The Bookseller * The Bookseller *
A beautifully crafted, whimsical and self-indulgent exploration of the concept of home, bouncing back and forth between a romanticised observation of reality and luscious fantasy worlds. -- Simona Ciraolo * Inis Reading Guide 2015, Children's books Ireland *
What emerges is a playful and tender reminder that however different our walks of life - we are united by our deep desire for a place to call home. -- Maria Popover * Brainpickings *
The book is a love letter, in many ways, to architecture... -- Julie Danielson * Kirkus Reviews *
Visually accomplished * Kirkus reviews *
Unusual and beautiful, stunningly designed. -- The Bookseller * The Bookseller *
... the book is also an ode to the very notion of home-and where creatures in the world find comfort. -- Julie Danielson * Kirkus Reviews *
Every page opening is a surprise and a delight, and even after many viewings, this panoply of dwelling places continues to enthrall and intrigue the viewer. -- Valerie Coughlan * Children's Books Ireland *
... glorious piece of book-creation. -- Valerie Coughlan * Children's Books Ireland *
A sweet reminder that despite our different walks of life, we have in common a shared longing to belong. -- Maria Popover * Brainpickings *
With its rich illustrations and stunning design, this picture book pays homage to the intrinsic beauty of this art form and is a treat for children and discerning parents alike. -- Simona Ciraolo * Inis Reading Guide 2015, Children's Books Ireland *
Ellis presents a dreamy, painterly meditation on the diversity and range of dwellings around the world and across time and imagination. -- Sarah Ellis * The Horn Book Magazine *
It's a work that confers classic gifts: time to look and time to wonder. * Publishers Weekly *
Her sly humor and irreverent spirit only endear her to kids and grown-ups alike. -- John Lithgow * New York Times Sunday Book Review *
With the turn of every page, the definition of "home" broadens. -- John Lithgow * New York Times Sunday Book Review *
[...] this is an imaginative celebration of the many possibilities of home. [...] This loving look at the places where people live brims with intriguing characters and is a visual treat that demands many a return visit. * Surrey Advertiser, Junior News & Mail, Aldershot News and Mail *
It is a beautiful picture book showing us over twenty different homes [...] This book is a feast for the imagination and a wonderful way to introduce young children to the amazing variety of places that both humans and animals have called home. * Carousel *
