If You Lived Here: Houses of the World
By Giles Laroche
The Story
Explore unique homes worldwide, from mountain caves to floating houses. Each dwelling reveals cultural insights and imaginative living styles, showing the incredible diversity of how people build and inhabit their spaces.
Why It's Special
If your child loves exploring the world, unique homes, and diverse cultures, If You Lived Here: Houses of the World is an engaging journey.
- Big idea: Discover the fascinating ways people live around the world, from cave dwellings in Spain to floating houses in the Netherlands.
- Vibes: A captivating and educational exploration, brought to life with intricate bas-relief collages.
Enjoy examining the detailed artwork together as you imagine living in each unique home.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy learning about different cultures
- love detailed and textured illustrations
- are curious about architecture and design
- like to imagine living in different places
Ask Your Little Reader
Invite your child to think about the diverse world of homes.
- Story & problem-solving: Why might families choose to live in a cave dwelling in Guadix, Andalucia, Spain?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think people feel living in a decorated house of Ndebele in South Africa?
- Real-life connection: If our house could move like the floating house in the Netherlands, where would you want it to go?
- Imagination: Imagine living in a tree house in the USA. What would you do each day? Let your child draw their favorite home from the book and imagine their life there.