Description
About the book. A Place Called Home invites young children to peek into homes around the world. Written by Kate Baker and illustrated by Rebecca Green, the book features the houses and the people who live in them. Lonely Planet Kids combines simple discoveries with lift-the-flap elements, allowing children to open doors or peer through windows.
Content. The selection ranges from wooden houses in Greenland to traditional Maasai homes in East Africa, yurts in Mongolia, and stilt houses in the Amazon. Detailed illustrations showcase diverse ways of living. Flaps on the pages provide new insights, letting children investigate what lies behind the initial image. The book connects homes to culture and community, turning a familiar theme into a gateway to the world.
Who is this book suitable for? Recommended for ages three and up. It is well-suited for shared reading with an adult, with English text that can be explained along the way. You can compare the scenes with your own home, discuss rooms, materials, and daily life, and let the child choose which details to explore. This board book also makes an excellent gift for a curious young reader. The concise format allows for repeated visits to the same pages to discover new things behind a flap or in a small detail.
From inspiration to your own plan. Browse together and let the child choose a theme that sparks curiosity. Take time to discuss the images and discoveries, and see what questions they inspire. An English book can be read in small sections with an adult, allowing space for both content and new vocabulary. You can return to favorite pages and let new interests guide what you read next. Use the book as a starting point for your own conversations, ideas, and experiences at the family’s own pace. It is helpful to pause and let the child share what they found most interesting on the page just explored.
About the edition. English book, published 2020. 16 pages. ISBN 9781788689335.
