Growing Up & Facts of Life
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The Lantern House
From the nationally beloved co-host of the #1 hit show Home Town comes the quintessential celebration of home.
Imagine a house's early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in its yard, children climb the magnolia tree and play the piano in the living room, and there is music inside the house for many happy years. But what will happen when its windows grow dark, its paint starts to crumble, and its boards creak in the winter wind? The house dreams of a family who will love it again...and one day, a new story will emerge from within its walls.
In this modern classic, Erin Napier's lyrical prose and Adam Trest's warm and comforting paintings deeply evoke the soul of a house cherishing the seasons of life and discovering the joy of rebirth.
Imagine a house's early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants flowers in its yard, children climb the magnolia tree and play the piano in the living room, and there is music inside the house for many happy years. But what will happen when its windows grow dark, its paint starts to crumble, and its boards creak in the winter wind? The house dreams of a family who will love it again...and one day, a new story will emerge from within its walls.
In this modern classic, Erin Napier's lyrical prose and Adam Trest's warm and comforting paintings deeply evoke the soul of a house cherishing the seasons of life and discovering the joy of rebirth.
Editorial Reviews
"An illuminating and affecting inspection into what makes a house a home."―Booklist
Readers Top Reviews
CWE. Cromer
I bought this book for my grandchildren, and can't wait to read it to them. I think Erin did a wonderful job on the story, and Adam did an equally great job on the illustrations. What a treat to finally have this book after waiting so long for it's arrival.
Ellen W. BrownCWE
This book is so sweet and touching and it resonates for any adult that has ever moved away from a home where they have recorded their children’s heights on a wall. It brings back memories of our childhood homes, our grandparent’s homes, and our homes. Adam Trest’s illustrations are impeccably perfect and the storyline honors our homes. It is a must buy for our children, parents, siblings, and classrooms too!
Joni StoweEllen W
I love Erin Napier and knew I would love her book—I was not disappointed. It’s a charming, poignant book about a family and their first home. This book is a great gift for new homeowners, a gift for parents to read to their child, or a gift for yourself.
Matthew RedmonJon
I love Erin, and the show, but I ordered this book in October because of Adam Trest! My husband and I love his art and have some in our home. I can't wait to read this to our grandkids! The story is sweet and honest. The illustrations are more special than I had hoped! Great job Erin and Adam! As someone else suggested, this would make a great house warming gift for families.
Lois LaneLois Lan
The story is sweetly narrated by the home. The message is simply that age does not make you obsolete. You can breathe new life into something with care. Wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated.
