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

With its rich illustrations and stunning design, this picture book pays homage to the intrinsic beauty of this art form and is a treat for children and discerning parents alike. -- Simona Ciraolo - Inis Reading Guide 2015, Children's Books Ireland

Ellis presents a dreamy, painterly meditation on the diversity and range of dwellings around the world and across time and imagination. -- Sarah Ellis - The Horn Book Magazine

It’s a work that confers classic gifts: time to look and time to wonder. - Publishers Weekly

Her sly humor and irreverent spirit only endear her to kids and grown-ups alike. -- John Lithgow - New York Times Sunday Book Review

With the turn of every page, the definition of “home” broadens. -- John Lithgow - New York Times Sunday Book Review

[...] this is an imaginative celebration of the many possibilities of home. [...] This loving look at the places where people live brims with intriguing characters and is a visual treat that demands many a return visit. - Surrey Advertiser, Junior News & Mail, Aldershot News and Mail

It is a beautiful picture book showing us over twenty different homes [...] This book is a feast for the imagination and a wonderful way to introduce young children to the amazing variety of places that both humans and animals have called home. - Carousel

Carson Ellis has previously illustrated books by Lemony Snicket and by Florence Parry Heide. She also collaborated with her husband, Colin Meloy, on the best-selling Wildwood series, as well as being the illustrator for the albums of his indie band, the Decemberists. Carson Ellis lives with her family in the USA, in Portland, Oregon. Visit Carson online at www.carsonellis.com and on Twitter as @cfellis.