A pocket can be a house for a penny. A pea pod can be a house for peas. A kennel, a shell, a nest, a drawer, even a word in your mouth can become a home when you start looking closely. In this lively rhyming picture book, Mary Ann Hoberman turns the idea of a house into a playful discovery game, inviting you to notice how nearly everything holds, shelters, or belongs to something else. The verse moves with bounce and surprise, while Betty Fraser’s detailed illustrations give readers plenty to explore on every page. Funny, inventive, and full of wordplay, A House Is a House for Me is a classic read-aloud that encourages children to see ordinary objects, animals, and places in a wonderfully new way.
6-8 Years
50 Pages
Cozy can be a warm smell, a soft blanket, a friendly word, a favorite food, or a quiet place where the world feels just right. In this gentle rhyming picture book, Mary Ann Hoberman gathers the many little comforts that make a day feel safe, snug, and happy. The verses move through tastes, sounds, places, people, and feelings, helping readers notice how comfort can come from both familiar routines and tiny surprises. Betty Fraser’s detailed illustrations add warmth and charm, giving children many cozy moments to spot and talk about. Perfect for reading aloud, The Cozy Book celebrates everyday pleasures with a tender sense of wonder. It is especially appealing for children who enjoy poems about home, feelings, and the small things that make life sweet.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
An armadillo is a terrible pillow, and that is only the beginning. This illustrated collection gathers one hundred favorite poems by Mary Ann Hoberman, moving from animals and seasons to birthdays, food, growing up, swings, ice-skating, and the funny surprises of everyday childhood. The poems are short, musical, and full of sharp little observations that make them satisfying to read aloud or remember by heart. Some pieces are silly, some are tender, and many turn ordinary moments into playful discoveries. Betty Fraser’s illustrations add warmth and detail, helping the collection feel welcoming for younger readers while still offering plenty for older children to enjoy. The Llama Who Had No Pajama is a lively introduction to poetry for families, classrooms, and independent readers who like language with bounce.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
72 Pages
