Together, they create not just a new home, but Julia’s Town - with room for everyone. But when she apologizes for letting the curious creatures down, they assure her they have all they need. The Perfect Spot turns out to be… not perfect. “We’ll make room!' is Julia’s refrain, but as her parade of fantastical friends grows ever longer, she begins to worry. She follows a tunnel and begins her trek, collecting creatures along the way - some familiar, and some charming additions. Julia sees The Perfect Spot in the distance, but the house rolls down the craggy mountain - without Julia! Down she falls, into a Deep, Dark Place. Perfect book to emphasize celebrating uniqueness and working together to make life better.Ī beautifully illustrated, whimsical tale of the ever-impressive Julia, whose “House for Lost Creatures'', after moving on in the middle book of this trilogy, tires of roaming the high hills. Readers see each creature accepted for who they are and welcomed to live in the home together.

The text and illustrations show the love and acceptance they feel toward each other. Lovely illustrations capture the different creatures. In fact, they build a whole town and call it - Julia's Town. However, the creatures are ecstatic and get started on building new homes for everyone. As readers may predict, the house shattered after the rough trip and the perfect spot is not as perfect as she thought. In fact, she gathers so many creatures - new and old - that she doesn't think they will fit. Readers see her find her way out of a dark tunnel and meet up with her creatures along the way. Unfortunately, the house trips and rolls and Julia is tossed off. She spots the perfect location but it is quite a trip to get down the hills. It's finally time for Julia's house to find a new home. I received an electronic ARC from First Second Books through NetGalley.ĭelightful continuation of this story.

Julia's House Goes Home by Ben Hatke