Reader Reviews

Enjoy adventure with a kitten searching for a special home while learning about inhabitants of the California coastal redwoods. Detailed illustrations draw in the child to fun situations with kitten's discovery of habitat. Surprises draw in the reader with smooth in verse stanzas that call for a second reading and audience participation. Great for STEAM integration featuring a glossary in rhyme and back matter resources. Lessons and activity pages available on website. (ages 4-8)

Digger Dynamo

Children's Book Author

I recently found a cat near my mother's house. It was black, it was lost and it was crying. I picked it up and brought it my mom's house. She was so delighted as her recent pet cat passed away. The kitty quickly found comfort and stayed. My mother was so distraught one morning when she could not find the kitty. But the kitty was safe and was simply taking nap on the sofa. I really loved this story because it resonated with me and my recent find of a lost kitty. This is a lovely story.

Maria A

Reader from Amazon

A Place Called Home is a delightful story about a little kitten searching for a new home. He meets up with many of the Redwood forest animals, but soon discovers that "there is no place like home". The beautiful illustrations capture the beauty of the redwood forest and the wonderful animals that make it their home.

SE

Reader from Amazon

Nice story that introduces natural habitats of animals. Written in rhyming verse and filled with engaging illustrations, the story lets children discover how animals live in their natural surroundings. Educational information is included in the back of the book.

SBWASH

Reader from Amazon

Brilliant. The story, the rhyme, the pictures make this such a brilliant and delightful book for children.

Brenda

Reader from Amazon

A great lesson for little ones. The beautiful illustrations engage little ones to follow this wonderful rhyming story.

Malu Romo

Reader from Amazon

My daughter and I love this book. Certain parts really made me laugh out loud. Very humorous. Great touch, adding a glossary and fun facts at the end.

Jen

Reader from Amazon

My daughter and I love this book. Certain parts really made me laugh out loud. Very humorous. Great touch, adding a glossary and fun facts at the end.

Jen

Reader from Amazon

Following a precious kitten “black as night,” the reader and listener travel in rhythmical verse through the redwood forest habitat searching for a dream home. Engaging with colorful animals who enjoy their homes, the feline barn dweller’s fear continues to grow after meeting frogs, fish, pigs, a bear, a banana slug and other creatures. Humorous, action-filled-illustrations entertain while we learn about animals in the redwoods with an adventurous kitten’s search for “A Place Called Home.”

Virgina

Reader from Goodreads

I enjoyed reading and sharing A Place called Home with my five-year-old granddaughter. This was her first story told in verse! She loved all the snuggles and cuddles we shared while learning about all the animals. The banana slug with its munching and gooey trail was by far her favourite! Written by Nora Ho and illustrated by Marlon at GetYourBookIllustrations, this children’s story unfolds with a black, barn-born kitten searching for a new home. On his journey through California’s redwood forest, he meets other animals enjoying their habitats. Will kitten stay and join them? But not all creatures are friendly, such as the growly bear in his cave! Will kitten have a safe journey to find his perfect home? This delightfully written and beautifully illustrated story appealed to my young listener. It will also appeal to early readers and adult storytellers! Included is background material, a glossary, and science resources which make it the perfect STEAM teaching tool!

Nancy McNeil

Children's Book Author