Books like There's no place like home by Marc Brown
Marc Brown’s verse‑based poem catalogs the variety of dwellings that capture the imagination of young readers. From worm holes in the earth to crocodile‑friendly swamps, from a house filled with fleas to a cat’s snug sanctuary, the book uses rhyme to celebrate the diverse places we might call home. The playful language invites children to think about the many shapes and senses that make a dwelling a home.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marc Brown
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