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The Blue House

By Phoebe Wahl

By Phoebe Wahl

By Phoebe Wahl

By Phoebe Wahl

By Phoebe Wahl

By Phoebe Wahl

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Aug 11, 2020 | ISBN 9781984893369 | 4-8 years

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    About The Blue House

    In the tradition of Virginia Lee Burton’s The Little House comes a heartfelt story about a father and son learning to accept the new while honoring and celebrating the old.

    For as long as he can remember, Leo has lived in the blue house with his dad, but lately the neighborhood is changing. People are leaving, houses are being knocked down, and shiny new buildings are going up in their place. When Leo and his dad are forced to leave, they aren’t happy about it. They howl and rage and dance out their feelings. When the time comes, they leave the blue house behind–there was never any choice, not really–but little by little, they find a way to keep its memory alive in their new home.

    About The Blue House

    In the tradition of Virginia Lee Burton’s The Little House comes a heartfelt story about a father and son learning to accept the new while honoring and celebrating the old.

    For as long as he can remember, Leo has lived in the blue house with his dad, but lately the neighborhood is changing. People are leaving, houses are being knocked down, and shiny new buildings are going up in their place. When Leo and his dad are forced to leave, they aren’t happy about it. They howl and rage and dance out their feelings. When the time comes, they leave the blue house behind–there was never any choice, not really–but little by little, they find a way to keep its memory alive in their new home.

    About The Blue House

    In the tradition of Virginia Lee Burton’s The Little House comes a heartfelt story about a father and son learning to accept the new while honoring and celebrating the old.

    For as long as he can remember, Leo has lived in the blue house with his dad, but lately the neighborhood is changing. People are leaving, houses are being knocked down, and shiny new buildings are going up in their place. When Leo and his dad are forced to leave, they aren’t happy about it. They howl and rage and dance out their feelings. When the time comes, they leave the blue house behind–there was never any choice, not really–but little by little, they find a way to keep its memory alive in their new home.

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    About Phoebe Wahl

    PHOEBE WAHL’s work focuses on themes of comfort, nostalgia and intimacy with nature. She grew up unschooled in Washington State, and credits her free spirited childhood in the Northwest for much of her inspiration and work ethic. She works in… More about Phoebe Wahl

    About Phoebe Wahl

    PHOEBE WAHL’s work focuses on themes of comfort, nostalgia and intimacy with nature. She grew up unschooled in Washington State, and credits her free spirited childhood in the Northwest for much of her inspiration and work ethic. She works in… More about Phoebe Wahl

    About Phoebe Wahl

    PHOEBE WAHL’s work focuses on themes of comfort, nostalgia and intimacy with nature. She grew up unschooled in Washington State, and credits her free spirited childhood in the Northwest for much of her inspiration and work ethic. She works in… More about Phoebe Wahl

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 11, 2020 | 40 Pages | 9 x 9 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984893369

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 11, 2020 | 40 Pages | 9 x 9 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984893376

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Aug 11, 2020 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984893383

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    Praise

    Winner of The Horn Book‘s 2021 Robin Smith Picture Book Prize
    One of Publishers Weekly‘s Best Picture Books of 2020
    An NPR Best Book of the Year

    PRAISE FOR The Blue House:

    “Wahl makes both characters distinctive and sympathetic, and devotes loving attention to every spread.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review 
     
    “An absolute treasure for anyone who has ever moved.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
     
    “An affecting story about loss and starting over.” —The Horn Book, starred review

    “An emotionally resonant picture book.” —Booklist, starred review

    “This powerfully relevant, moving portrayal of a loving single-parent family during a period of unexpected change and transition is a must-have.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “The Blue House is an immensely satisfying picture book about a family acclimating to a big change.” —BookPage

    “This is a picture book that rewards repeat readings and will doubtlessly stay in readers’ memories.” –The Horn Book

    “Refreshing. . . . This is a pragmatic alternative to Virginia Lee Burton’s The Little House, and kids will be glad to see that Leo and his dad negotiate their changing neighborhood. Make sure audiences get a look at opening and closing endpapers to see where Leo’s move took him.” —The Bulletin

    Awards

    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award NOMINEE 2021

    Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices SELECTION 2021

    Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books SELECTION 2020

    New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SELECTION 2020

    Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2020

    Pacific Northwest Book Award SHORTLIST 2021

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