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Description
Both Leo and his father are angry and sad when their landlord says their old house will be torn down, but soon they find a way to make their new house feel like home.
Quick Summary
When a landlord tells Leo and his dad that the old house they've been living in will be torn down, they feel both angry and sad. The move to a new place is hard, and at first the new house feels cold and unfamiliar. Through small, heart-warming efforts like painting a favorite color on the walls and planting a garden they slowly turn the new house into a home they can love. The story's gentle, optimistic tone makes it a great choice for kids in grades K-3 who are navigating change, and its short, easy-to-read text (about 550 words) is perfect for reluctant readers. It shares the same sense of resilience and hope you'll find in Virginia Lee Burton's classic The Little House, where a house is also made a home by love. Parents will love that the book tackles big feelings without being heavy, and kids will enjoy seeing Leo and his dad make their space their own.