Description: "The Smushkins are looking for a house, but what makes a good house for the Smushkins? They all agree: there must be lots of light, a big table everyone can sit on to look out the window, and an apple tree for making pies. Oh, and a playground, puddles to jump in, an ice cream cart, and so much more. But most of all, a good house for the Smushkins is a house full of Smushkins"--
Review Quotes: Oh-so-squishable character design aside, this remarkably respectful work mirrors young children's natural curiosity about creating spaces where they feel happy and safe. The omniscient narrator's concrete commentary always honors the characters' desires. . . .It's a vision of childhood that's generous, validating, and cute as all get out.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
--School Library Journal Rueda deftly taps into the fun of coming up with one's dream home with all one's best friends. . . .Wishful thinking with friends galore and delicious ice cream? A win! Aspirational and friendly.
--Kirkus Reviews The ever-innovative Colombian author-illustrator Rueda once again exhibits an understanding and respect for the interests of young children, weaving gentle humor into spare text and illustrations. . . . This will be a charmer for toddler storytimes and likely inspire conversations about what kids value about the places they live.
--Booklist