The House That Floated

★ “The narrative is woven through with an unassailable belief in human goodness, the importance of family and community bonds, and the ineffable beauty of the fleeting world….A hopeful vision of love and persistence in the face of peril.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “Young readers will be moved by an ending that reminds us that home is not a place but being close to the ones you love.” —The Bulletin, starred review

★ “Inspired by real stories of climate displacement and buoyed by tenderness, this marvel of a book holds out hope in holding fast to what matters.” —Booklist, starred review

★ “Readers will be inspired to create their own narrative based on the images in this book, inviting conversation and reflection especially surrounding the book’s more emotional ­moments…. Imaginative and thought-provoking.” —School Library Journal, starred review

★ “A cinematic page-turner, it may fuel children’s imaginations as they weave their own stories to accompany these images.” —The Horn Book, starred review

★ “Although without words, The House That Floated will give rise to many conversations with children of all ages….Guojing’s pow­erful story becomes a symbol of hope, and a timely reminder that we all live in a world of challenges and change.” —BookPage, starred review

“A resonant portrait of adaptation that’s at once sorrowful and triumphant.” —Publishers Weekly