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Old Blue Is My Home
A Picture Book
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This poignant yet reassuring picture book follows a family and the van that provides them with safety, warmth, and togetherness amidst economic and housing insecurity
An old blue van may not look like much, but it holds everything this family needs—shelter, a place to sleep, and each other. They can cook outdoors and sleep under the stars, but sometimes living in Old Blue makes our narrator feel like she’s from everywhere and nowhere all at once.
When those feelings start to take over, Mama reminds her of the love inside Old Blue’s walls.
Inspired by her childhood experience with economic and housing insecurity, acclaimed creator Lita Judge tells the gentle and ultimately hopeful story of a family who hopes for a forever home—but until that day comes, Old Blue will look after them.
Back matter includes a personal author’s note and more information for kids about housing insecurity.
An old blue van may not look like much, but it holds everything this family needs—shelter, a place to sleep, and each other. They can cook outdoors and sleep under the stars, but sometimes living in Old Blue makes our narrator feel like she’s from everywhere and nowhere all at once.
When those feelings start to take over, Mama reminds her of the love inside Old Blue’s walls.
Inspired by her childhood experience with economic and housing insecurity, acclaimed creator Lita Judge tells the gentle and ultimately hopeful story of a family who hopes for a forever home—but until that day comes, Old Blue will look after them.
Back matter includes a personal author’s note and more information for kids about housing insecurity.
Extent: 40 pp
Format: Hardback
Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
Publication date: 2025-04-10
Size: 26.3 x 26.1 cm
ISBN: 9781419771521
Praise for Old Blue Is My Home
***STARRED REVIEW*** "Expertly capturing a child’s perspective, Judge’s matter-of-fact text is tinged with deep emotion—this is both a paean to a temporary home and a wish for more. Her sumptuous illustrations glow with warmth, inviting readers to linger...A compelling, immersive, and wholly empathetic musing on home."
Kirkus Reviews
***STARRED REVIEW*** "Depicting warm and hazy details, nature, love, and joy, Judge’s watercolor and colored pencil illustrations pair perfectly with the spare text while capturing the feel of life in and out of the van...A family who lives in their van has everything they need in an important and seldom discussed topic done extremely well. A must-have"
School Library Journal
The girl’s tender narration works well with Judge’s dreamy illustrations to create a small, cozy world, nestling the reader in the van with the family, and the characters’ love for each other is centered through both illustrated glances and affirming words. Soft watercolors and colored pencil in shades of blue pair with melodic text to make this story perfect for a quiet one-on-one read with a child who is willing to be a little patient and do some gentle exploration.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
[B]eautifully illustrated...with a concise, original text and lovely watercolor-and-colored-pencil illustrations, this picture book offers an enlightening read-aloud experience and could lead to some rewarding discussions.
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About the Author
Lita Judge is the award-winning author-illustrator of many children’s books, including Dogs: A History of Our Best Friends, The Wisdom of Trees, Born in the Wild, Flight School, Red Sled, and her illustrated young adult novel, Mary’s Monster, as well as the illustrator of Forty Winks: A Bedtime Adventure, written by Kelly DiPucchio. She lives with her husband, three cats, and a parrot in New Hampshire.
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