Friday, July 1, 2022

Julia's House Goes Home by Ben Hatke


Julia's house is still looking for the perfect place. Julia thinks she's finally found it when a treacherous path separates Julia from her house and drops pieces of the house and creatures as it careens away. Will Julia, her house, and the creatures ever be reunited? 

Thoughts: So happy that there's another Julia book, but also a little sad as I think it might be the last. Definitely getting Howl's Moving Castle the movie vibes from this book. The illustrations are colorful and detailed. I love that Julia's so welcoming even in dire situations. I also love how the creatures rally around her when she's despondent. Now that there are three books, I'd love to do a library program with the Julia books. I think they would pair well with Journey, Quest, and Return all by Aaron Becker. I did stumble upon a "Julia's House Series Activity Kit" from the publisher through a Google search, but couldn't find the page with the link on their website. 

Other Books about Julia and Her House 

  1. Julia's House for Lost Creatures
  2. Julia's House Moves On

 (First Second, 2021.)