It takes a long time to turn a house into a home and love is the animating force that makes it happen. But equally difficult is the challenge of finding a new place to live. Here the animating forces are openness, kindness, and patience. This delightful children's book for kids 3 and up was written and illustrated by Leslie McGuirk. It illustrates in an entertaining way the challenges faced by families who decide to move.

Mama and Papa Moogee live with their three little children in a house built on tall stilts by the sea with far too many stairs. She wants a place on the ground that is round. He desires a home with class and plenty of grass.

The real estate agent shows them plenty of houses. After looking at places Mama doesn't like and Papa does, or vice versa, they both agree on a pink house that's round, on the ground, with a big lawn, and a handsome door.

Young children will have a ball with this playful and up-tempo children's picture book that celebrates choice, co-operation, and family solidarity. The latter is evident in the translation of a phrase the three small children use throughout the hunt for a new home. It sums up the truth in an appealing way!