My House [Paperback]

Lisa Desimini (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: My House

"Not just another concept book, My House is quite different and very refreshing. Desimini uses collages, photographs, and paints to depict a house during different times of day.... A winner." --School Library Journal

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Desimini's (Moon Soup) distinctive and innovative artwork here adopts the language of collage with a combination of paintings, photographs and other objects. As she presents a house in all weathers and shows its ever-changing facade, her brief text serves mainly as a springboard for stunning illustrations; some lines stand out nonetheless ("It comes alive in the spring and shimmers and sizzles on hot summer days"). The titular house, a friendly looking shack with a witch's-hat roof, appears in each spread in varying guises: its roof explodes with flowers; it casts a long shadow across a blooming garden; lightning strikes in snaking forks but the house "is safe in a storm"; and stars like fireworks cascade behind the house "filled with dreams." The mixed-media format allows for plenty of pizzazz, yet for all the showiness, the book is reassuring. The hidden details in the art will appeal to children, and the sophisticated approach may stretch their imaginations. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-Not just another concept book, My House is quite different and very refreshing. Desimini uses collages, photographs, and paints to depict a house during different times of day, throughout the seasons, and in various weather conditions. Each colorful illustration reflects not just a change in light, but in effect creates an entirely new mood. Children will have fun finding cleverly placed objects on several pages-the sneaker in the fall leaves, the sandals on the sidewalk, and the "flying" fish on a windy day. The brief, deceptively simple text reads aloud beautifully, but it is, ultimately, the wonderful artwork that makes this title a winner.
Denise Furgione, Atlantic County Library, Mays Landing, NJ
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (September 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805055169
• ISBN-13: 978-0805055160
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,070,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite picture books., May 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: My House (Paperback)

I wish this book was more popular. it is really lovely. A recommend

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a "Picture Book", July 20, 2001

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Stacie Renae Von Holten "thisgirllovesgod, mo... (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My House (Paperback)

Enjoyable book for any age, perfect for 2-5 year olds! This book gives readers a sense of comfort in their own "house." This is EVERYBODY'S house - a place that is "safe in a storm," "stays strong in the wind," and is "filled with dreams." If a child were ever dissatisfied with the house his parents chose for him, this book would bring him a sense of awe and affection for his domicile, no matter what it looks like! As other reviews here have said: lovely pictures throughout... This book has only about 100 words, and is FULL of vibrant, colorful, thought-provoking pictures!