A Home Named Walter
by Chelsea Lin Wallace (Author) Ginnie Hsu (Illustrator)
A home named Walter learns how to heal his broken heart after a family he loves moves away in this poignant picture book about loss and renewal. Walter was a happy home. He loved the bustle and warmth of the family that lived with him. But when they move away, his feelings are hurt. He grows cold and quiet and only wants to be left alone. So when a little girl and her mama move in, Walter is determined to get them out! But in his struggle to do so, Walter may just feel livable again and change how he feels. Chelsea Lin Wallace has written a truly poignant story. With its classic sensibility, paired with Ginnie Hsu's warm and lush illustrations, A Home Named Walter is a special story that will resonate with many readers for years to come.
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Chelsea Lin Wallace
Chelsea Lin Wallace is a children's author, poet, and former elementary school teacher with a master's in education. She is the author of A Home Named Walter and Ode to a Bad Day, among other books for children. When she isn't busy writing for kids, she can be found cheering them on--coaching volleyball, directing musical theater, and encouraging them through their ups and downs. She's experienced all the boo-boos in this story but not all on the same day. She is represented by Jen Rofé at Andrea Brown Literary Agency and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, her daughter Charlee, and her dog, Lucky. Learn more at www.chelsealinwallace.com. Alison Farrell is the author-illustrator of Cycle City, Bicycle Bash, and The Hike, as well as the illustrator of Kristen Tracy's Animal Story board book series, among other books for children. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Learn more about her at www.drawdrawdraw.com.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781250316417
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Publication date
April 19, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF053050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Emotions & Feelings
Library of Congress categories
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