Daou Vignon er C’hoad

by Jonny Lambert

A pitch perfect picture book with breathtakingly beautiful, textured illustrations and a heartwarming story from author-illustrator, Jonny Lambert.

When Bear moves into a new home in the woods, his home feels empty, and Bear is a little bit lonely. With a RAT-A-TAT-TAT! on his neighbour's door, Bear quickly finds a warm smile and friendship with Hare. When a storm CRASHES through the wood, destroying Bear's home, the two friends discover that home is more than just a house . . . it's where the heart is.

Exploring the true meaning of belonging, this is the perfect introduction into the joys and complexities of friendship. Another story to treasure for fans of Jonny Lambert's other books, Little Why, The Great Aaa-Ooo, The Only Lonely Panda and The Big Angry Roar.

Genres: Picture Books, Friendship, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[Stace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Home Is Where The Heart Is, is a sweet tale about a bear and a hare. Bear moves in next door to Hare. Bear’s home is large but has no feeling to it, no matter how much he tries to make it homely. Feeling sad he knocks on his neighbour’s door and is invited into Hare’s small and cluttered home.

Although they are both different, Hare is old, Bear is young. Hare is messy, Bear is tidy, the two learn that they enjoy spending time together and all through the seasons they enjoy each other’s company. But then something bad happens to Bear’s home, how will the two cope?

The story is beautifully told and shows the true meaning of friendship and that home is definitely where the heart is. The full-page illustrations throughout are absolutely amazing and capture the story perfectly.

This is a lovely children’s book that reminds me of the kind of stories I read as a child. Touching words surrounded by adorable illustrations and a heart-warming plot.

[Gonçalo · Rating 3 out of 5]

”Casa, para cada um, era o outro… era terem-se um ao outro.”

Li numa livraria. Ilustrações bonitas e bela mensagem, embora a ação seja, na minha opinião, demasiado rápida, mesmo para crianças.

[Lisanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Kailey (Luminous Libro) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bear builds a new house in the wood and meets his new neighbor, Hare. Bear is calm and tidy, while Hare is energetic and sloppy. Despite their differences, they strike up a friendship and do everything together. When Hare is sick, Bear takes care of him. When Bear's house is destroyed by a storm, Hare invites Bear to live in his underground home. But it's very cramped and messy! Can their friendship survive two roommates who are so very different?

I loved this cute story! It's both hilarious and heartwarming. I liked the positive messages about how friendship can overcome any differences and bring joy into a lonely life.

The illustrations are wonderful! Every page is delightful, and I loved the forest colors and the designs for Hare's underground home. The animal characters are so sweet!


Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars for this amazing picture book which celebrates how love makes a home

[Gen Lawrence · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

Read this to Nicco whilst he was sick - he identified with the character who was looked after, and noted that I identify as the messy one.

[Bregje Simons-Coenen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Een prentenboek over vriendschap en samen leven. Ik vind de boodschap van het boekje mooi, het sloeg goed aan in groep 1-2. Nog wat ingewikkeld voor de jongste kleuters.

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twee dieren komen elkaar tegen en gaan samenwonen… maar zal het wel lukken want ze zijn heel verschillend?


Ik kwam dit prachtige prentenboek tegen bij de boekenwinkel en tja, natuurlijk moet ik hem meenemen! In dit mooie boek zien we een vriendschap opbloeien met natuurlijk wat problemen~

Ontmoet Beer. Hij is net komen wonen in het bos en heeft er veel zin in… maar ja… die eenzaamheid die komt toch heel snel. En ik kon me het heel goed voorstellen hoor, ik weet nog toen ik de eerste keer echt alleen woonde. Het was toch best stil! Toch anders dan dat je gewend was. Gelukkig voor de beer komt hij een konijn tegen, veel ouder dan hij, heel verschillend, maar ook erg interessant. Ik vond zowel Beer als Konijn goed geschreven en ik vond het leuk om te zien wat ze zoal samen deden! Ondanks de verschillen zijn ze echt goede vrienden!

Alleen dan dat huis. Tja, waarom zochten ze niet gewoon een groter hol? Grotere woning? Iets dat werkt voor allebei met genoeg ruimte voor een grote beer. Want nu is het wel erg passen en meten en dat leidt tot flink wat frustraties.

Gelukkig, ondanks wat drama, komt het goed. Ik zie dat niet als een spoiler, dit is hoe bijna alle kinderboeken eindigen. Met een happy end!

Ik vond de illustraties echt supermooi! Ik kon me helemaal in het bos en de levens van de dieren daar wanen.

Ik zou het boek zeker aanraden~

Recensie ook gepost op https://boekeneiland.nl/

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

The warm colors and textures in this picture book bring the two characters and their respective dwelling places to life. There is light and dark shading in the images and much attention to detail as the pictures create different moods throughout the story. Although Bear and Hare have very different personalities and ways of navigating their worlds, they become friends, sharing fun pastimes and sticking with each other through thick and thin. Bear nurses Hare back to health during an illness, and after a storm destroys Bear's home, Hare is quick to offer his place as a shelter for his friend. But since the two friends are so different, living in close quarters isn't ideal and causes some problems to arise. Irritated with each other's ways, they argue and briefly separated until they realize that their friendship is strong enough to surmount those inconveniences. This picture book contains important lessons about acceptance, compromise, and the value of friendship. While it won't always be appropriate to give up one's space for someone else, sometimes it is, and the little annoyances and inconveniences are far outweighed by the merits of a true friend and a home where someone feels welcome. There are several close-ups of the friends, and I especially liked the pages showing their frustration with each other's habits as well as the double-page spread in which Bear's house is destroyed. There's so much movement in that illustration that readers may feel as though this author/illustrator has captured the fierce wind on the pages. The story itself is reassuring, positive, and filled with reminders that fit its title. While there are plenty of houses that aren't really homes or seem to have no heart, that's clearly not the case with this one, maybe too cramped and crowded for both Hare and Bear, but home nevertheless.

[Olivia]

See my full review here: https://www.yabookscentral.com/home-i...

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.

Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.

[Nena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Σπίτι σημαίνει αγάπη... σημαίνει ανοιχτή αγκαλιά. Να δέχεσαι κάθε μέλος με τις ατέλειες του, να υποδέχεσαι με χέρια εγκάρδια και ανοιχτά. Οι φίλοι γίνονται πολλές φορές η οικογένεια που επιλέγουμε, στέκονται δίπλα μας , γίνονται η ομπρέλα στις καταιγίδες που ξεσπούν στην ζωή μας, και η παρουσία τους είναι αρκετή για να καταφέρουμε να προχωρήσουμε και να κοιτάξουμε μπροστά και μέσα μας. Το σπίτι μας είναι εκεί που νιώθουμε ότι μας αγαπούν, μας νιώθουν και κατανοούν τα θέλω και τις ανάγκες μας. Μπορεί ένα σπίτι να απαρτίζεται από εκείνους που θα επιλέξουμε , όλους όσους έχουν μέσα τους καλοσύνη ❤️

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

The artwork is lovely. Not a single visual cliche to be found.

Can the same be said for the story, the writing? Even the title? Maybe not.

Welcome to Cliche-Land -- except that the man and woman in this love story aren't humans but a bear and a hare.

Talk about meeting cute! Oh, the rhyming of the main characters! This must be a lovely relationship, Bear and Hare.

HERE'S A SAMPLE of the deployment of cliches in the text, plus the rhymey rhymes.

But one day in winter
came a mighty storm.
Branches snapped,
trees bent and cracked.

And in a blinding flash
and deafening crash,
Bear's house came tumbling down!

[charlene.librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a lovely tale of friendship in the wild old woods. It's simple and gentle. It's even predictable. The dynamic illustration goes from one season to another, following color schemes that fit, and the brush strokes are bold and full of texture. It ends on a bright spring day bringing us back to a new year with a new friend. The end pages are gorgeous with leaves of green and yellow hues and various textures.

[Lupe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely book about two animals sharing space. They are very different and try to find their commonalities. As an adult child, I found this endearing because I recently shared my home with my mother and we had to learn how to live together again. This book is part of my library collection and I hope my students enjoy it.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked these illustrations a lot. Bear and hare meet and become friends. Bear cares for Hare when Hare gets sick, and Hare takes bear in when Bear's house collapses. I thought the story was just okay.

[Arja-täti]

Jokin tässä vetoaa vaikka tarina niin tuttu ja usein luettu. Mutta osuu johonkin kyynelkanavaan mun kohdalla.

[Syntha Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

a story of true friendship filled with lovely illustrations

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous illustrations, sweet story.

[AnnieM · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story about making friends and family.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely story and gorgeous illustrations.

[curiouskat_books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute but forgettable.

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mooi verhaal over vriendschap en je ergens thuis voelen. Mooie rustige prenten die nog veel meer diepgang in 't gesprek kunnen geven.

[Tatiana Gomes · Rating 3 out of 5]

fala da relação, amizade, sentimento de casa que depende da ligação ao outro.

[Kiara · Rating 5 out of 5]

i read 3 books almost every night to my little brother so i deserve to start logging some of them lol i love this one, it’s so sweet

[Abi Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely vocabulary

[Josh Peatfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet!

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me happy teary eyed it was so sweet in the best possible way.

[Ally · Rating 4 out of 5]

So pretty. I wish they built a bigger home to share

[Norshakila Makmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a sweet story about friendship, love it!