Presents a children's story about Hermit Crab as he finds a new home and enlists the help of other sea creatures to help him make his new shell more beautiful.

A whimsical tribute to the myriad possibilities of home depicts homes in different real-world environments as well as fantastical settings.

Describes the homes of people and animals and then shows a special house for many creatures.

Asks readers to think about ways in which the natural world has provided for them, by exploring all the different elements of a house and where each came from, once.

"Moose, Goose, and Mouse ride a loose caboose on their way to finding a new house"--

"After buying a hammer to fix a loose floorboard, Mr. Nogginbody learns a lot about home repairs--and what is, and is not, a nail"--Verso page.

The way a home is constructed can be determined by the climate conditions, the amount of people living in it, and what materials are available in an area. As readers are exposed to different living environments of people around the world, they develop an expanded worldview. They also learn to compare and contrast their homes with those of people in other countries. Captivating, full-color photographs, insightful fact boxes, and a detailed glossary...

Ssh! Listen. What's that noise? What can we hear when we're really, really quiet? The text and sensory clues to be found in this enchanting, inclusive picture book help toddlers to experience their home through it's many noises.

With the help of an old man and all of her animals, an old lady realizes that her house is not as small as she thought it was.

A farmhouse provides the setting for a dozen children to live and grow, and when they leave, another family arrives to fill the house with love again.