{"product_id":"houses-with-a-story-a-dragons-den-a-ghostly-mansion-a-library-of-lost-books-and-30-more-amazing-places-to-explore-9781419761249","title":"Houses with a Story: A Dragon's Den, a Ghostly Mansion, a Library of Lost Books, and 30 More Amazing Places to Explore","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Mildred L. Batchelder Award Winner \r\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For fans of Studio Ghibli, artist Seiji Yoshida's fantastical, award-winning art book is a perfect gift that transports readers to imaginary houses, each with their own story to tell. A book to unlock imaginations of both children and adults. \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dreamer's tree house.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA mechanic's cottage.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA submerged city...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eHouses with a Story\u003c\/i\u003e, more than 30 imagined houses and the people who make them home offer unexpected worlds to wander through and explore. Who is the mischievous bridge-tower keeper? What does the witch grow in her garden? How does the postal worker tame his delivery dragons? \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In each house, readers discover the contents of rooms and closets, what's at the top of the stairs, and where shadowy hallways lead. Story text provides background and details about the lives of the residents and hints about their past and future. \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring lush, full-color illustrations including diagrams, elevations, and sectional drawings, along with detailed descriptions of each character and their pets, the homes' architecture, design, location, and landscapes open doors to whimsy, wonder, and endless possibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Seiji Yoshida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amulet Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/14\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 9.30w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419761249\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Winner - Children's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/09\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2024 pg. 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeiji Yoshida \u003c\/b\u003eis a Tokyo-based professional background illustrator working in the game\/anime industry. In \u003ci\u003eHouses with a Story\u003c\/i\u003e, he introduces readers to part of his imagination and how he uses it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJan Mitsuko Cash\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese-to-English translator with experience in novels, manga, and STEAM books. As a translator, Cash has freelanced for Viz Media, Yen Press, Seven Seas, Mangamo, and other publishers, most notably, working on manga series such as \u003ci\u003eBleach\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToradora!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Choujin X\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Modesto, California.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Seiji Yoshida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42887712899135,"sku":"9781419761249","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9781419761249.jpg?v=1770396394","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/houses-with-a-story-a-dragons-den-a-ghostly-mansion-a-library-of-lost-books-and-30-more-amazing-places-to-explore-9781419761249","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}