Home Is Where The Heart Is

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Author(s)

Jonny Lambert

Publisher

Tiger Tales

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Release Date

March 15, 2022

ISBN

978-1680102697

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In this humorous yet touching story of friendship, Bear finds that his house has been destroyed in a storm, so he moves in with his friend Hare—but can the two learn to live together, even though they’re very different, and still be best friends?

Bear moves into the Wild Old Woods and make a home for himself, but he’s lonely. So he goes out in search of a friend. He meets Hare, who is very different from Bear: Hare is older and doesn’t keep his house clean, while Bear is young and is very neat. But the two become best friends. They explore the woods, have picnics, and tell stories by the fire. One day, Bear finds that his house has been destroyed in a storm, so he moves in with Hare—which proves to be a challenge to their friendship because they’re so different. Can they learn to live together and still be best friends?

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1 review

sweet picture book about friendship

April 13, 2022 (Updated: June 04, 2026)

Overall rating

3.8

Plot

4.0

Characters

3.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS is a sweet picture book read about home and friendship. Bear builds himself a house, but something is missing - he feels lonely. He goes over to his neighbor's house and meets Hare, a friend with whom he spends all his time, even though they are so different. When Hare is sick, Bear helps him to feel better. When Bear's house falls down in a storm, Hare brings him back to his house. After an argument, they separate but soon realize that home is each other.

What I loved: This is a sweet story about friendship. Friends may not always be alike, but the important thing is that they are there for each other when they need it most. Although the title message is what the emphasis is on around home being where the heart is, the messages of true friendship and kindness really stand out.

The illustrations capture the story beautifully with lots of color and detail, bringing the forest and their homes to life. The font is large and clear with strategic color changes that make it easy to read aloud throughout. The amount of text on each page is well-suited to preschoolers and older readers.

Final verdict: A lovely story of friendship, HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS is a sweet picture book read that will appeal to young readers.