The House That Walked Away

The House That Walked Away is a magical story about belonging and family, for readers young and old. A reminder that not only is home where the heart is, but that we can be a home for the hearts of others.

In this simple, surreal and stunning story, a house sets off on a journey to find a home. Dissatisfied and restless, the house wanders from place to place, hopeful but uncertain. Each time it settles down, the comfort is fleeting, and the urge to move on returns.

But everything changes when someone finally notices the house: a young woman brave enough to step inside …

WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK WONDERFUL:

• FULL OF WONDER AND AWE: The stunning art and arresting concept of this book will grab readers everywhere, and will not let them go. 
• IMPORTANT MESSAGES: This book will open doors to conversations about what makes a home, as well as concepts of loneliness and belonging.
• FOR FANS OF …  A book to sit alongside the work of Australia’s most accomplished and interesting picture book creators; perfect for fans of Shaun Tan’s Lost and Found and Freya Blackwood’s Boy and the Elephant.
• A LIBRARY MUST-HAVE: A perfect book for teaching visual literacy, discussing art, and exploring themes of home and family.

PERFECT FOR:

• Children aged 4 to 8 (and the adults in their lives!)
• Collectors of the best Australian picture books
• Fans of Freya Blackwood, Shaun Tan and Zeno Sworder
• Teachers and educators looking for books on belonging and home