By Victoria Turnbull
Learn the importance of home and welcoming new people into communities with this beautifully illustrated picture book.
Flora slept and woke.
She felt sun
And wind
And every day she searched the horizon for something small
That would grow into a home.
One day, a weaver ant family’s world is turned upside down when their home is destroyed.
With only a few belongings on their backs, they set off in search of a place to live, meeting many creatures on the way. Some are kind, some are not so kind. Some of the places are warm, some are cold. Sometimes the creatures they meet are friendly, sometimes they are not. And some are on similar journeys, moving across the land.
They stay here and there, under and over ground, up high and down low. But none of the places feel quite right. Will the weavers ever find somewhere they can call home again?
This heartwarming read from award-winning illustrator Victoria Turnbull teaches values of inclusivity and community, putting the concepts of displacement and asylum into terms that young children can easily understand. A book that encourages kids to be welcoming and considerate, empowering them to be kind to all.
Praise for Victoria Turnbull’s previous books:
‘Utterly magical storytelling’ —The Bookseller
‘As an artist, Turnbull has two crucial gifts: the power of imagination and the ability to make emotions visible’—Publishers Weekly
‘Incandescent’—Kirkus
By Sarah C Ridgeway
"This is a beautiful story. Flora and her family lose their home, due to the choices of others. So, they must set out to find a new home. Though home may sometimes be held together by mere threads, it means the world to the ones whose home it is. This story appears to be an allegory for those who may face homelessness or emigration to a new home due to forces outside of their power. This story was sweet, at times heartbreaking, and most importantly relatable for those children who may have experienced something like Flora. I adored this story and it created a great opportunity to discuss heavier things with my daughter in a way she could untamed that can help her to develop empathy for others. The illustrations were dreamy and whimsical. Just a lovely and inspiring story of struggle, family, and resilience."
By Stacy
"A Home That Means The World is a story that way too many children in this world can relate to, unfortunately. This is such a wonderful, beautiful way to tell little ones who are part of families that have been displaced that they're not alone and that kindness still exists. It's also a great way to encourage empathy in children through the gift of storytelling. The illustrations are stunning, I enjoyed the classic feel of the images. This book is wonderful for children ages 2-5.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book."
