Home

A soul-warming treat. – The Bookseller * The Bookseller *A beautifully crafted, whimsical and self-indulgent exploration of the concept of home, bouncing back and forth between a romanticised observation of reality and luscious fantasy worlds. – Simona Ciraolo * Inis Reading Guide 2015, Children’s books Ireland *What emerges is a playful and tender reminder that however different our walks of life — we are united by our deep desire for a place to call home. – Maria Popover * Brainpickings *The book is a love letter, in many ways, to architecture… – Julie Danielson * Kirkus Reviews *Visually accomplished * Kirkus reviews *Unusual and beautiful, stunningly designed. – The Bookseller * The Bookseller *… the book is also an ode to the very notion of home—and where creatures in the world find comfort. – Julie Danielson * Kirkus Reviews *Every page opening is a surprise and a delight, and even after many viewings, this panoply of dwelling places continues to enthrall and intrigue the viewer. – Valerie Coughlan * Children’s Books Ireland *… glorious piece of book-creation. – Valerie Coughlan * Children’s Books Ireland *A sweet reminder that despite our different walks of life, we have in common a shared longing to belong. – Maria Popover * Brainpickings *

Carson Ellis is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books Home and Du Iz Tak? (a Caldecott Honor book and the recipient of an E.B. White Read Aloud Award). She has illustrated a number of books for children including bestsellers The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart, The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket, and The Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy. Carson Ellis lives near Portland, USA, with her husband, Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, and their two sons.