Synopses & Reviews
Two new neighbors discover that friends are what make a house a home Clancy has just moved. He is missing his old house terriblythe new house is much too big and much too lonelyand he wonders how he will ever make it his home. With the help of his new friend Millie, Clancy builds towers to the sky and trains to the street outside, and together they build the home that Clancy thought he had lost forever.
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"Outstanding illustrations . . . A great choice for reading to a group or sharing one-on-one." —School Library Journal starred review
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"Though the story deals with a particular childhood dilemma, Clancy's feelings are conveyed with a dignity that should appeal to a wide audience." Publishers Weekly starred review
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"Written and illustrated with sensitivity and flair, this large-format picture book will resonate with other children who have felt out of place in new surroundings." Booklist
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"Fanciful and reassuring, this quietly charming Australian import examines universal experiences and emotions. . . . Cozy and sweetly empathetic." Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Two new neighbors discover that friends are what make a house a homeClancy has just moved. He is missing his old house terriblythe new house is much too big and much too lonelyand he wondershow he willever make it his home.With the help of his new friend Millie, Clancybuilds towers to the sky and trains to the street outside, and together they build the home that Clancy thought he had lost forever."
About the Author
Libby Gleeson is the award-winning author of such titles as Cuddle Time and Mahtab's Story. Freya Blackwood is the author of Ivy Loves to Give. They previously collaborated on Half a World Away.