Overview
Recreating images of little creatures in their natural environment, this children’s poem evokes the tender, warm feelings associated with home. Lyrical words and rich, lively scenes brim with innocent childhood fun and imaginatively evoke home’s comfortable and inspiring qualities. Intended to stimulate imagination in children, the simple and minimalist lines—with just more than 100 words—are songlike in their richness of rhythm and meter.
Synopsis
Recreating images of little creatures in their natural environment, this children’s poem evokes the tender, warm feelings associated with home. Lyrical words and rich, lively scenes brim with innocent childhood fun and imaginatively evoke home’s comfortable and inspiring qualities. Intended to stimulate imagination in children, the simple and minimalist lines—with just more than 100 words—are songlike in their richness of rhythm and meter.
Children's Literature
This book details the different homes of creatures on this planet, including leaves for caterpillars, flowers for butterflies, nests for birds, dormitories for ants and bees, creeks for crabs and fish, and fields for grasshoppers and dragonflies. A concern for the wind and clouds is raised because these elements have no home, "Poor wind has no home, running east to west with no place to rest. Traveling clouds have no home. They are so anxious that their tears flow whenever the sky darkens." The piece concludes detailing the homes of boys and girls and how children have the best home of all. A child interested in nature, science, weather, and members of the animal kingdom will enjoy this piece and the information it provides. The text is poetic and evocative in its simplicity. The vibrant and energetic illustrations couple with a contemporary softness to give an accurate and imaginative portrayal of each home.