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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.