Overview
A stunningly beautiful picture book from a critically acclaimed artist that follows a family who lives in a house by the sea as water levels start to rise. A BOOKPAGE AND HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes their home on a cliff overlooking the sea. They live peacefully, spending their days exploring the ocean and filling their home with warmth and laughter. But as seasons pass, the waters rise, bringing the tides closer to the clifftop and the house. When a powerful storm rages and giant waves engulf the cliff, the family must leave--but not without their beloved home. Inspired by true stories of communities relocating houses, award-winning artist Guojing evokes a family's ingenuity and determination to save their home in a moving portrait of empathy, love and strength. Through dreamy ocean scenes and vibrant tones of red, pinks and blues, this striking narrative offers an adventure story with a dramatic and glorious ending.
Full Product Details
Author: Guojing
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
ISBN: 9798855191059
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
★ ""The narrative is woven through with an unassailable belief in human goodness, the importance of family and community bonds, and the ineffable beauty of the fleeting world....A hopeful vision of love and persistence in the face of peril."" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""Young readers will be moved by an ending that reminds us that home is not a place but being close to the ones you love."" --The Bulletin, starred review ★ ""Inspired by real stories of climate displacement and buoyed by tenderness, this marvel of a book holds out hope in holding fast to what matters."" --Booklist, starred review ★ ""Readers will be inspired to create their own narrative based on the images in this book, inviting conversation and reflection especially surrounding the book's more emotional moments.... Imaginative and thought-provoking."" --School Library Journal, starred review ★ ""A cinematic page-turner, it may fuel children's imaginations as they weave their own stories to accompany these images."" --The Horn Book, starred review ★ ""Although without words, The House That Floated will give rise to many conversations with children of all ages....Guojing's powerful story becomes a symbol of hope, and a timely reminder that we all live in a world of challenges and change."" --BookPage, starred review ""A resonant portrait of adaptation that's at once sorrowful and triumphant."" --Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Guojing is a renowned author, illustrator, and concept artist from China. Her debut picture book The Only Child was a New York Times Best Illustrated book and a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Children's Book. Her wordless picture book Stormy: A Story About Finding a Forever Home was an ALA Notable Children's Book and was called ""masterful"" by The New York Times. Her graphic novel, The Flamingo, garnered multiple starred reviews and was named a Best Book of the Year by NPR. Guojing lives in Canada with her husband and son.
