In Every House on Every Street

by Jess Hitchman (Author) Lili La Baleine (Illustrator)

In Every House on Every Street
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Throughout the young narrator's house, there is laughter, games, fun, and love! Mom and Dad teach the children to bake together. They all spend time singing or just talking quietly. And the children learn to say "I'm sorry" and how to clean up after playtime is done. In every house, on every street...there is laughter and tears. There are friends. There is family. And there is love.
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PreS-Gr 2—Houses may appear different on the outside, but what happens inside matters a lot. The child narrating the story tells readers about the various rooms in her house and the way her family uses them. For example, a kitchen is not just for baking. It's also a great place to sing into spoons and get covered in cake batter. While the family has fun, the children are learning to bake and to work as a team. Their living room isn't just for resting or watching TV. They spend time singing together (and to the cat!) and play silly games. It's also a nice place to talk about your day and work on solving problems. The book continues with different rooms and how they are utilized for more than what their name implies. The end of the book shows children how some houses can be the similar on the inside. The artwork is colorful and entertaining. Not only are the children having a good time but so are the parents. Each page provides opportunities for discussion. The house may not be perfect or spotless, but it's a warm home. The story is told in rhyme, which makes it a great read-aloud choice. Families of all shapes and sizes are portrayed at the end of the book. At the end of the day, the family members clean up, learn to say they are sorry, and tears are wiped away—which is a good lesson to convey. Maybe not every house is like this particular one. We can only hope that there are some out there that are similar. VERDICT This book tells a sweet story and is a good addition to a collection. Unfortunately, not all homes are like this on the inside. It helps to know one's audience prior to reading it to a large group.—Barbara Spiri, Southborough Library, MA

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Jess Hitchman
Jess Hitchman started her career as an online advice columnist on a dot-com website for teenage girls. Since then, she has worked for many youth and entertainment brands. Jess currently works as an Executive Production Manager in the entertainment industry and writes picture books in her spare time.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781664300491
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Tiger Tales
Publication date
December 05, 2023
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV074000 - Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural
Library of Congress categories
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