Home Is Where The Heart Is

By Author / Illustrator

Jonny Lambert

Genre

Family & Home

Age range(s)

Publisher

Little Tiger Press Group

ISBN

9781801041713

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

13-10-2022

Synopsis

A pitch perfect picture book with breathtakingly beautiful, textured illustrations and a heartwarming story from author-illustrator, Jonny Lambert.

When Bear moves into a new home in the woods, his home feels empty, and Bear is a little bit lonely. With a RAT-A-TAT-TAT! on his neighbour's door, Bear quickly finds a warm smile and friendship with Hare. When a storm CRASHES through the wood, destroying Bear's home, the two friends discover that home is more than just a house . . . it's where the heart is.

Exploring the true meaning of belonging, this is the perfect introduction into the joys and complexities of friendship. Another story to treasure for fans of Jonny Lambert's other books, Little Why, The Great Aaa-Ooo, The Only Lonely Panda and The Big Angry Roar.

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Reviews

Home is Where the Heart Is is a heart-warming tale of the highs and lows of communal living. Bear moves into the forest and becomes good friends with his next door neighbour, Rabbit. When a storm destroys Bear's home, Rabbit takes him by the paw and invites him to move in. The reality of a bear and a rabbit sharing a small space becomes apparent and the two soon fall out and split up. Common sense prevails when they realise how lonely they both are living alone, so they move back in and learn to tolerate the other's questionable habits.

This lovely book is a gentle way into talking about sibling issues, when they are getting on each other's nerves. The illustrations are lovely, muted woodland colours with bright splashes of candlelight or sunshine. A perfect bedtime story that will be requested again and again, or a nice addition to a classroom bookcase.

Picture book / Reviewed by Wendy, teacher