If You Live Here

(Hardback)

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A charming, classic picture book that imagines all the different types of places you could livefrom the author of Lovely Beasts, Kate Gardner, and award-winning illustrator Christopher Silas Neal.The perfect next read for fans of Carson Ellis's Home.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live . . .

in a treehouse,

underground,

in a castle,

or even in a spaceship

If You Live Here is a whimsical tribute to the unique and special places we call home.

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Whimsical and imaginative, this sweet story is a welcome addition to many collections. School Library Journal Although frequently whimsical, this book gently encourages young readers to develop curiosity about domestic experiences outside of idealized and conventional representations. Subtly philosophical, quietly adventurous, and perfect for bedtime. Kirkus Reviews [With an] emphasis on seeking out new experiences, whether discovering strange visitors from the portal of a submarine or flying from a nest on the back of a bird[,] Young ones will have fun finding the cat and the books on every page as they explore the world presented in the colorful mixed-media illustrations. Booklist

Author Bio

Kate Gardneris a children's book editor. A longtime animal lover, she has always had a dog and/or cat and currently helps at a local farm, caring for the hens and sheep. Kate lives in Somerville, MA and says hello to every animal she meets, regardless of their rep. Christopher Silas Neal is the illustrator of Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, both written by Kate Messner, and is a regular contributor to the New York Times. He is also the author-illustrator of Everyone.... Chris lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more about him online at www.csneal.com.