Book Review: The Yellow House

With having no prior knowledge about this book, I only snagged "The Yellow House" at the consignment shop because I was easily drawn in by the illustrations by Helen Craig. They are soft and simple.

Plus, I've always wanted a yellow house.

Quite charming and enchanting, Blake Morrison tells the story of a little girl who passes by a particular house on her way to the playground and all the fun secrets that are held there.

It makes me think more of our almost daily walks to the playground and how Tessa might also create a story line in her imagination about one of the houses we always see.

We've been reading this since Tessa was about two and a half. I'm not sure it would be as captivating for a child before that. There is nothing inappropriate or age sensitive about The Yellow House, it just has a longer story line than a board book might.

I would highly recommend this book if you could get your hands on it for a reasonable price. It may not be a classic but it is read almost every day here in our household as you can see here. Each time through is just as captivating as the last. And unlike many others, I don't feel the nag of repetitiveness... I like the story too. 

You can buy the book here: The Yellow House