Where does everyone?and everything?live? A House Is a House for Me is a rollicking rhyme about houses. Some of the houses are familiar, such as an anthill and a dog kennel, while others are surprising, such as a corn husk and a pea pod. This longtime favorite is filled with pictures that parents and children will want to look at again and again in a beautifully produced, deluxe fullsized edition.
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It is an astonishing book, one of the best of the year. (New York Times)
About the Author
Mary Ann Hoberman lives in Greenwich, Connecticut. Betty Fraser lives in New York City.
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Mary Ann Hoberman is a poet and the critically acclaimed author of many books for children, including the beloved A House Is a House for Me, which won a National Book Award. She was also the editor of the poetry anthology My Song Is Beautiful: Poems and Pictures in Many Voices. Ms. Hoberman gives readings in libraries and schools, and her poems are included in countless anthologies. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
My oldest child is now almost 15 and I have had this book on hand for the last 12 years. I also have 2 other children. All 3 of my children have loved this book. I have read it over and over and over again over the last 12 years. The children especially liked creating their own house is a house situations. The kids would go on and on and on for ages. I have held onto this book and read to my nieces and nephew over the years. Hopefully the book will last until I have grandchildren to read it to. I myself have thoroughly enjoyed the book time and time again.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book to my daughter fifty times or more. It is a wonderful piece of poetry to recite; rhythmic and fun. The pictures are very detailed, with lots for a child to discover and ask questions about. Every page has an intricate drawing with many different recognizable details. I found it to be a good jumping off point for many varied discussions when my daughter was a tot. I send it to my friends who are having their first baby....
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
I have only been a first grade teacher for two years now, and am just starting to build up my own children's literature collection. House is a House for Me is without a question one of my favorites. The children loved it so much when I read this book of rhyme, not a peep was made on the rug. When I was finished reading the book, the children wanted to create their own class version entitled House is a House for Me 2! If you are a teacher or a parent, this is a small investment, but one that you and your children will treasure for years to come.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable book with great pictures
I bought this book as housewarming gifts for a couple of kids. It's so sweet, and the pictures are adorable. I love the rhyming too. It's also a nice hardback, perfect for a gift.
Published 5 days ago by Kate K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully illustrated. Love this author.
We purchased this book because it was by an author we loved. It did not disappoint! The poetry is beautiful, and the illustrations are captivating.
Published 1 month ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Verbal and Visual Poetry
The concept of this book is profound, though understandable by very young children. Furthermore, the richness of the illustration has its own poetic content of allusion, simile,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by franary
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites!
This is a great read! I love reading this to my little ones. It is fun to read and the illustrations are just so great! I definitely recommend it!
Published 2 months ago by Munchkin Mama
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enchanting story!
This book made a wonderful present for all of my granddaughters. It is an enchanting story and the girls love it!
Published 3 months ago by Pamela Leavens
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite ever!
I read this book to my children when they were young and I recently found it again when going through my attic. I read it again and was so happy to find it again! I love this book! Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. J. MacDuffee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful resource for teachers
This is a wonderful book and also can become a creative thinking activity. Don't read it all the way through at first. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Carol Ekster
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of best children's books of all time
Excellent, creative concept. Natural, sing-songy rhymes that are not forced or cheesy. Amazing illustrations-you could talk about each page for hours if you wanted to (or not). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rebecca G. Ferree
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
The condition was perfect and the cadence is perfect for my little readers! It gives my first graders the Dr. Suess feel with rhyming and fun.
Published 6 months ago by Denise Vaters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story and Pictures
Read this story many years ago and even though my daughter's only 9 months, I wanted to have this when she was ready. Read more
Published 7 months ago by lostbee3103
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