Your House Is Not Just a House

by Idris Goodwin

Lorraine Nam (Illustrator)

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From breakbeat poet and playwright Idris Goodwin and celebrated artist Lorraine Nam comes a whimsical, irresistible rhyming read-aloud empowering kids to embrace their imagination. Perfect for fans of The Year We Learned to Fly and Boxitects.


It seems your home is just

walls, windows, and doors,

but take a closer look

it's that and so much more!


One rainy day, a kid opens their closet to discover a teleportation chamber. In the adventure of make-believe that follows, we are invited to see our homes as more than places to live—they are vessels for creativity and joy.

  • ISBN10 0358683440
  • ISBN13 9780358683445
  • Publish Date 20 June 2024 (first published 7 May 2024)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 7 May 2024
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
  • Imprint HarperCollins
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 40
  • Language English