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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