If You Live Here by Christopher Silas Neal, Kate Gardner
Published by Balzer & Bray/Harperteen on February 22, 2022
ISBN: 0062865323
Pages: 40
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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This is a simply worded book exploring different types of dwellings. Each two page spread starts with, “If you live…” and is followed by a whimsical, unexpected, and sometimes comical conclusion. The types of dwellings are unique—from castles to spaceships to trains. It is a fun exploration of creativity and thought. The mixed media illustrations are essential for the book; the text alone does not carry the story. The pictures complete the thoughts of the text and bring life to the story. Recommended for readers 4 and up, this makes a fun read aloud where kids can offer their own interpretations of what needs to happen in each dwelling.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME