A House That Once Was

Julie Fogliano author Lane Smith illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:3rd May '18

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A House That Once Was cover

A lyrical exploration of an abandoned house, beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway-winning Lane Smith.

Illustrated by the winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2017, Lane Smith.

Deep in the woods

is a house
just a house
that once was
but now isn't
a home.

Two children come across an abandoned house deep in the woods and imagine who could have lived there.

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.

An evocative tale of a long-abandoned house and the mysteries within, brought to life by Lane Smith’s stunning and atmospheric illustrations. * Daily Express *
Perfectly seamless; words and art are interwoven in a dance that enchants. Inventive and lovely. * Kirkus Reviews *
A wizard of wordplay and a maestro of composition combine their considerable talents to explore the notion of home . . . Stirring to the eye and the spirit, this evocative book repays frequent readings. * School Library Journal *
[A] lyrical meditation * Publisher's Weekly *
In this tale of children who discover an abandoned house, Lane Smith’s deftly layered and lyrical pictorial world shimmers with a whirr of woodland color and line work that caroms from wispy to razor-sharp. * NY Times Best Illustrated Books 2018 *

ISBN: 9781509880652

Dimensions: 273mm x 225mm x 10mm

Weight: 452g

48 pages