Perfectly spare illustrations in a perfectly square book show the same house, drawn with strong lines and simple shapes, over and over at different times of day and in different seasons. The text continually addresses the child directly: “Where is the window? What shape is it?” “Where is the moon? Does it look like the window?” These questions ask children to apply their knowledge of basic concepts—shapes, colors, numbers, and comparisons. At the very end, a multicolored doll family enters the page and the house, and they appear to be toys, suggesting that all along we have been looking at a toy house. Ingenious in its simplicity and its invitation to young children to enter the story and use their minds, this is a comforting story that children (and their parents) will want to return to again and again. (Ages 1-3)

Caldecott Medal-winner and #1 New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes explores what it means to be at home in this stunning picture book. Brimming with interactive call-and-response questions, A House is a timeless and irresistible must-have for both very young children and emergent readers--as well as the entire family.

Where is the door to the house Do you see any clouds What does the house look like when it is sunny outside When it is raining And what will the house turn into when its family returns A home.

Caldecott Medal-winner Kevin Henkes employs interactive questions, declarative sentences, basic shapes, and a limited color palette in this brilliant and classic picture book. A House introduces young readers to shapes, numbers, the weather, and the parts of a house, with a rhythmic, repetitive text and remarkable illustrations.

A story about home, family, community, and belonging, A House is an excellent choice for emergent readers, for social and emotional development, and for storytime sharing.