The House That Floated

· Random House Studio
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40
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A stunningly beautiful picture book from a critically acclaimed artist that follows a family who lives in a house by the sea as water levels start to rise.

A BOOKPAGE AND HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR


In this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes their home on a cliff overlooking the sea. They live peacefully, spending their days exploring the ocean and filling their home with warmth and laughter. But as seasons pass, the waters rise, bringing the tides closer to the clifftop and the house. When a powerful storm rages and giant waves engulf the cliff, the family must leave—but not without their beloved home.

Inspired by true stories of communities relocating houses, award-winning artist Guojing evokes a family’s ingenuity and determination to save their home in a moving portrait of empathy, love and strength. Through dreamy ocean scenes and vibrant tones of red, pinks and blues, this striking narrative offers an adventure story with a dramatic and glorious ending.
A stunningly beautiful picture book from a critically acclaimed artist that follows a family who lives in a house by the sea as water levels start to rise. A BOOKPAGE AND HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes their home on a cliff overlooking the sea. ...

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About the author

Guojing is a renowned author, illustrator, and concept artist from China. Her debut picture book The Only Child was a New York Times Best Illustrated book and a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Children’s Book. Her wordless picture book Stormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home was an ALA Notable Children’s Book and was called “masterful” by The New York Times. Her graphic novel, The Flamingo, garnered multiple starred reviews and was named a Best Book of the Year by NPR. Guojing lives in Canada with her husband and son.
Guojing is a renowned author, illustrator, and concept artist from China. Her debut picture book The Only Child was a New York Times Best Illustrated book and a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Children’s Book. Her wordless picture book Stormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home was an ALA Notable Chil...

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