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For Kids and Their Grown-Ups “Your House Is Not Just a House” by Idris Goodwin; illustrated by Lorraine Nam

About Blog Post May 20, 2024 by SCLSNJ Staff
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups “Your House Is Not Just a House” by Idris Goodwin; illustrated by Lorraine Nam Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian On a rainy day, a young child has a grand adventure at home. It may seem a house is just a house with walls, windows and doors. But if you take a closer look, the most ordinary things can be transformed into something extraordinary. A closet can be a teleportation chamber taking you to another planet. An empty paper towel roll can be a microphone and next thing, you’re a rock star. Chairs and blankets can be a fort providing refuge from angry warthogs. The possibilities are endless. Author Idris Goodwin’s debut picture book is a wonderful ode to the power of creativity and imagination. Readers will be whisked away into a world full of exploration and discovery. Lorraine Nam’s illustrations reflect the whimsy and magic of this young child’s journey. A sheer joy. Get ready to be transformed.
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