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Home In The Woods

Home In The Woods

Author:

Eliza Wheeler

Illustrator:

N/A

Published by:

Nancy Paulsen Books

First Published:

1 Oct 2019

Ideal for readers aged

6-9y

My Review

If 'Little House on The Prairie' was  a picturebook it would look like this! Eliza Wheeler has drawn on the life of her mother to tell the story of a family who need somewhere new to live after the death of their father, and move to a shack in the woods. The seasons revolve around them as they turn their house from a shelter into a home. Along the way we learn a lot about the challenges and hard work it took to make a life for pioneer families. the book is crammed with gorgeous watercolour illustrations and Eliza Wheeler has a delightful turn of phrase, simple yet poetic. I also love the hopefulness of this book - the grief felt by the family is palpable at the beginning of the story, but as the year passes, hope for a future is restored as the life they live together is rebuilt. Full of joy and warmth and comfort, it's a picturebook to treasure.

Heads Up!

Eliza Wheeler is also the author of 'Miss Maple's Seed's', a gorgeous story!

Publisher Review

This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home. Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn't seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it's a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings--and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home--warm, bright, and filled up with love.
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