by Ruth Krauss
First published 1953
A young boy dreams up a magical house where he can bring home any creature he desires - turtles, dead mice, even an elderly lion. Freed from the constraints of adult disapproval, the boy's boundless imagination transforms his home into a whimsical menagerie. With no one to tell him "stop," he revels in the joy of unfettered play, filling his special abode with a parade of delightfully unexpected guests. At the heart of this enchanting tale lies the pure, unfiltered wonder of childhood.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, magical-realism, childrens
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unfettered-play
32 pages · Hardcover · HarperColl