Source: From Netgalley and Floris Books in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.
The House of Lost and Found by Martin WidmarkPublisher: Floris Books
Publication Date: September 4, 2018 (TODAY!!)
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Goodreads Synopsis:
Niles lives alone in a big house full of dust and memories of the people he's lost.
Then one day, the boy from next door asks Niles to look after his plant. Reluctantly, Niles takes the pot of dirt. Can he remember how to care for something?
As the flower grows, Niles realizes how empty and lonely his house is and begins to care for the plant, his house and himself. By the time the little boy returns the flower has bloomed into a beautiful poppy and Niles, and his house, are filled with hope again.
This feel-good picture book from bestselling Swedish children's author Martin Widmark and award-winning illustrator Emilia Dzuibak digs deep.
Review:
This was such a sweet book. It is about an old man who has been dwelling on the past and letting his home wither and age. A young boy asks for help taking care of a plant and the old man finally has something to look forward to - seeing what type of flower will bloom.
The book has gorgeous illustrations throughout and it is mostly a picture book that follows the old man in his home. The detail is AMAZING and I loved spending time on each page to look through all the details.
The story made me tear up a little at the end, it was very uplifting and a wonderful read. I think both parents and kids will really enjoy reading this one together.
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