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House Held up by Trees | September 6, 2012

by Ted Kooser Illustrated by Jon Klassen (Candlewick Press, Mar. 2012)

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As the season begins to change, it’s time to cozy up with a good picture book – like House Held Up By Trees by former Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, illustrated by Jon Klassen (Candlewick Press). The lyrical writing describes a family’s relationship with their home and, as the family moves away, the force of nature that takes over the house. This quiet story is brought to life by strikingly powerful landscapes. Klassen’s use of texture and dramatic angles, along with his signature limited palette, brings his style to another, more sophisticated, level. Sure to be a hit for fans of classic children’s literature, young and old!


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