Our Home
The Love, Work, and Heart of Family
Will be published approx. on 30. April 2024
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-68555-428-6 (ISBN)
Description
A poetic tribute to the love, care, and effort that make a house a home—Our Home celebrates everyday moments that bring families together.
Zibby Award Winner—"Best Book for the Parents"
Through gentle rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this picture book reframes everyday chores as powerful acts of care. Whether it's setting the table, folding laundry, or making the bed, each small task becomes part of something bigger: a family working and growing together.
Perfect for children ages 4–8, this story fosters gratitude, empathy, and pride in helping at home—showing that when we work together, everyone belongs.
Why Families Love This Book:
• Chores Reimagined: Turns daily tasks into acts of love, helping kids feel pride and purpose.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Supports conversations about care, fairness, and shared responsibility.
• Inclusive & Uplifting: Reflects diverse family structures with warmth, heart, and vibrant art.
• Educator-Approved: Great for classrooms and family libraries; sparks meaningful discussions at home.
Our Home is a heartfelt reminder that helping out isn’t just a chore—it’s a way to connect, care, and belong.
Zibby Award Winner—"Best Book for the Parents"
Through gentle rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this picture book reframes everyday chores as powerful acts of care. Whether it's setting the table, folding laundry, or making the bed, each small task becomes part of something bigger: a family working and growing together.
Perfect for children ages 4–8, this story fosters gratitude, empathy, and pride in helping at home—showing that when we work together, everyone belongs.
Why Families Love This Book:
• Chores Reimagined: Turns daily tasks into acts of love, helping kids feel pride and purpose.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Supports conversations about care, fairness, and shared responsibility.
• Inclusive & Uplifting: Reflects diverse family structures with warmth, heart, and vibrant art.
• Educator-Approved: Great for classrooms and family libraries; sparks meaningful discussions at home.
Our Home is a heartfelt reminder that helping out isn’t just a chore—it’s a way to connect, care, and belong.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
20 4-color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
402 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68555-428-6 (9781685554286)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
04/2024
Simon + Schuster LLC
€8.89
Available for download
Persons
Lori Sugarman-Li believes deeply in the power of families and is a passionate voice in the cultural shift aiming to articulate the value and visibility of unpaid work. Her career as a Communications Strategist, combined with a decade devoted to full-time care of her family, community, and children's charities worldwide, served as the inspirational backdrop for her professional relaunch as a Coach, Speaker, and Author. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations within families, encouraging them to contemplate how they care for one another and their shared space. Lori, her husband, and two sons are Canadian-born and live steps from Lake Michigan in Chicago.