About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the world's quiet mysteries or asks questions about people they see in passing. It is a perfect selection for encouraging empathy and slow, mindful observation. While the premise of an abandoned house might seem eerie to an adult, Fogliano approaches it with a gentle, poetic reverence that transforms a ruin into a canvas for imagination. The story follows two siblings who discover a dilapidated house in the woods. Rather than focusing on decay, they wonder about the previous inhabitants: Who sat in that chair? Who looked through those windows? It is a masterful exercise in creative thinking and historical perspective for children aged 3 to 7. By the end, the focus shifts back to the children's own cozy home, providing a sense of security while leaving the door open to the beautiful mysteries of the past.
