Books with title A House That Once Was

A New York Times Best Illustrated book!A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2018“Accompanied by Lane's evocative art that suggests layers of history, Fogliano's story turns this childhood scenario into a radiant poem about the mysteries of other people and the wonderfulness of home.” ―New York TimesDeep in the woodsis a housejust a housethat once wasbut now isn’t a home.Who lived in that house? Who walked down its hallways? Why did they leave it, and where did they go?Two children set off to find the answers by piecing together clues found, books left behind, forgotten photos, and discarded toys, creating their own vision of those who came before, in this deeply moving tale of imagination by Ezra Jack Keats Award–winning author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Award–winning illustrator Lane Smith.

Illustrated by the winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2017, Lane Smith, and chosen as one the New York Times Best Illustrated Books 2018.Two children come across an abandoned house deep in the woods and imagine who could have lived there. Deep in the woodsis a housejust a housethat once wasbut now isn't a home.A House That Once Was is a beautifully illustrated exploration of time, imagination and the nature of home that is sure to provoke discussion. Lane's artwork is a riot of colour and rich texture that perfectly matches the poetic text written by the New York Times-bestselling author, Julie Fogliano. This evocative, rhyming story is perfect for reading out loud.

A New York Times Best Illustrated book!A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2018“Accompanied by Lane's evocative art that suggests layers of history, Fogliano's story turns this childhood scenario into a radiant poem about the mysteries of other people and the wonderfulness of home.” —New York TimesDeep in the woodsis a housejust a housethat once wasbut now isn’t a home.Who lived in that house? Who walked down its hallways? Why did they leave it, and where did they go?Two children set off to find the answers by piecing together clues found, books left behind, forgotten photos, and discarded toys, creating their own vision of those who came before, in this deeply moving tale of imagination by Ezra Jack Keats Award–winning author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Award–winning illustrator Lane Smith.

Jessica and Matthew are twins who visit their great-grandmother. While in the attic they come across old-fashioned dolls and a Victorian doll's house. One doll comes to life and introduces herself as Miranda. Miranda tells the children that the fan she holds is magical. By shaking it she can whisk them into the doll's house where they can meet the occupants and learn about their lifestyle. The children agree to go inside the house and they are whisked back into the Victorian age. The figures in the house come to life and interact with the children. They have fun with the chimney sweep, get on the wrong side of butler and make an enemy out of cook. They get to know all the characters in the house and learn about how they live before being whisked back into the 21st century.

Illustrated by the winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2017, Lane Smith, and chosen as one the New York Times Best Illustrated Books 2018.Two children come across an abandoned house deep in the woods and imagine who could have lived there. Deep in the woodsis a housejust a housethat once wasbut now isn't a home.A House That Once Was is a beautifully illustrated exploration of time, imagination and the nature of home that is sure to provoke discussion. Lane's artwork is a riot of colour and rich texture that perfectly matches the poetic text written by the New York Times-bestselling author, Julie Fogliano. This evocative, rhyming story is perfect for reading out loud.