The Little House of Hope

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Product Details
Price
$18.99  $17.66
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Publish Date
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.27 X 11.1 X 0.47 inches | 0.85 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780823447169

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About the Author
Terry Catasús Jennings and her family emigrated from Cuba in 1961. The Little House of Hope is inspired by her own experience. She is the author of the Definitely Dominguita chapter book series, The Women's Liberation Movement, 1960-1990, and Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist. Her articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Newsday, and Ranger Rick. She is also an active member of The Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC and SCBWI. Terry lives with her husband in Northern Virginia.

Raúl Colón is the recipient of the 2021 Eric Carle Honor. He is the award-winning illustrator of many picture books, including Draw! an ALA Notable Book and recipient of the International Latino Book Award; Jill Biden's Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops; Imagine! an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, and a Bookpage Best Book; Susanna Reich's José! Born to Dance; and Angela's Christmas by Frank McCourt. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family.
Reviews
"An uplifting story of arrival.."--The New York Times

"[A] warmly communal picture book. . . . Colón's signature art, which portrays individuals of varying skin tones, and gently revelatory prose by Catasús Jennings create a feeling of refuge in this gently bustling, expansive story about building home in a new place."--Publishers Weekly

"In an ­economical and sensory-rich text, Jennings describes the family's new life in the U.S. . . . Colón's (Imagine!, rev. 9/18) signature crosshatched drawings bring out the house's character. His watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations in a palette of muted greens, blues, and oranges show the many roles la casita plays as it evolves, expanding to become a haven for hope."--The Horn Book

"Beautifully illustrated using Colón's trademark scratched-watercolor technique, this book tells the story of many a refugee family and humanizes a group of people often othered. In an age-appropriate way, it touches on the complicated reasons people leave their homes. . . . this inspiring tale offers a lot of hope."--Kirkus Reviews

"A valuable story about the importance of generosity and community."--Booklist