Julia’s House for Lost Creatures
Edition language: English
I liked the book so much that as soon as I finished reading it I went back and read it again, and took more time to examine all the art, which is rewarding in that Hatke includes images from his other books. And since I’ve loved every one of this books….But this one got me to thinking. Julia lives i...
Ben Hatke’s beguiling illustrations are back, this time telling the story of a lonely little girl who finds a robot. This little girl is really kind of a badass. She crawls out the back window of her trailer park home and goes to play in the woods and the junkyard. She finds a tool belt, straps it o...
Well, I don't normally review children's books for one simple reason... I don't have kids. I do take the suggestions I see out in the blogosphere to my cousins but normally I don't read them. However, when I got this book I had to take a look. I love illustrated books and I love the artwork within t...
Delightful. That's exactly the word for Julia's House for Lost Creatures. Completely, and utterly, delightful. From the first time the reader lays on eyes on Julia's special home, it's all over. Perched on the back of a turtle, her home is the epitome of cozy and warm. The only thing missing? Friend...
Red-headed, high top-wearing Julia lives in a house that is carried around on the back of a turtle. Yet somehow, her life is too quiet. She fixes this by hanging out a sign, inviting “lost creatures” to come and stay. When the guests begin to overstay their welcome and wear on Julia’s nerves, she in...
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