A PLACE CALLED HOME by Kate Baker
BOARD BOOK
Author: Kate Baker
Illustrator: Rebecca Green
Warm, curious, and beautifully informative, A PLACE CALLED HOME is a delightful nonfiction picture book that invites young readers to explore how children and families live around the world.
Through bright illustrations and engaging lift-the-flap pages, children are taken on a global journey - from cosy wooden homes in snowy Greenland to traditional Maasai mud huts in East Africa, Mongolian yurts on the Gobi plains, and raised homes deep in the Amazon rainforest. Each spread offers a gentle, accessible introduction to different cultures, environments, and ways of life.
What makes this book especially engaging is its interactive design. Little hands can open doors, peek through windows, and lift flaps to uncover everyday details - encouraging curiosity, observation, and discussion. The focus is on similarities as well as differences, helping children understand that while homes may look different around the world, they are all places of care, community, and belonging.
Written by Kate Baker and illustrated with warmth and charm by Rebecca Green, this book blends factual content with imaginative play in a way that feels welcoming and age-appropriate. A gentle introduction to global cultures and geography, with interactive lift-the-flap format that supports engagement and curiosity, this book encourages empathy, cultural awareness, and open-mindedness.
Perfect for curious young explorers, A Place Called Home is a joyful reminder that there are many ways to live in the world - and every home has a story worth discovering.