Where Is My House? By Mia Keen is an enthralling story for children from various reading levels.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Harry observed a BEAVER LODGE by the river. “A lodge is sturdy, but I don’t fancy the water,” he noted.
Where Is My House? Mia Keen, PDF ARC copy, pg. 16
Mia Keen is a passionate children’s book author and aims to write magical stories to stimulate children’s imaginations.
She is the author of A Colorful World and published Where Is My House? on March 31, 2024.
Summary
Harry, the hamster, is looking for a house to live in. During his journey through the forest, he meets various animals and discovers their houses. But will Harry find his perfect home?
My take on Where Is My house?
Vocabulary
This simple story is a fun read and a valuable learning tool. It’s packed with new words for kiddos to learn, with the names of the animals’ homes written in capitals and various colours to make them stand out. These are the primary words for them to focus on, enhancing their vocabulary engagingly.
However, there are other words for kids to learn, like the names of the various animals – or to reinforce these words if they already know them.
With every animal Harry meets, children also learn something about that animal—its environment or the sounds it makes.
Harry found a POND where frogs were croaking on lillies.
Where Is My House? Mia Keen – PDF ARC copy, pg. 6
Children also discover why a particular house is unsuitable for Harry – it is too small, big, high, etc. And various thinking-related words, like thought, mused, pondered, reflected, etc.
Illustrations
The illustrations in Where Is My House? are a visual delight. They are simple yet vibrant, bringing the animals and their homes to life. These illustrations help children understand what the animals and their homes look like and add to the book’s overall appeal, making it a visual treat for young readers.
Cover
The cover is simple yet functional. The hamster Harry in the foreground – looking a little lost – and the house in the background already convey the story’s topic. I love how the author’s name blends in with the illustration on the book cover.
Should you get Where Is My House? for your child?
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Where Is My House? is a versatile story that caters to a wide age range, from two to seven. It’s perfect for reading aloud to young ones, fostering word recognition as they follow along. Yet, the story is simple enough for older children to read independently, making it an excellent choice for various reading levels. It’s bound to become a favourite in your child’s book collection.
Please also read my reviews of My Animal Family and 10 Little Frogs, two other delightful reads for pre-schoolers.
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Why Read or Rot?
I have started reading at the age of four. I can remember how I often read under the covers with a flashlight when I was supposed to sleep.
During my early school years, we visited the library once a week. I couldn’t pick out my new book fast enough! By the end of the period, I would have finished it already, leaving me with nothing to read for the rest of the week!
Growing up, Fridays was the highlight of my week. Dad would pack the whole family into the car, and off we go! You guessed right – to the library! We were a family of readers.
In my adult years, I’ve developed a variety of interests like technology, photography, gardening and even writing. But reading was and will always be a part of my life!
Reading for me is like breathing. If I cannot read, my soul will quietly rot away…