Title: Where Is My Home?
Author: Joan Romney Groves
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1546216995
Pages: 42
Genre: Children’s Books
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
The desire to find a place to call home lives within all living beings, whether they are conscious of it or not. A place to call home is a place which brings a sense of belonging, safety and in the best moments, loved. As Maya Angelou once said, “The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.”
In author Joan Romney Groves’ book Where Is My Home?, the author tells a children’s tale of a small kitten who was born to be wild, but soon discovers his need for freedom and independence leaves him missing home. Soon he must travel across many miles, throughout the different seasons of the year, to find the place where he truly belongs, enduring not only the weather but threats, lack of food and so much more.
The author tells a fulfilling tale of finding one’s place in the world. A well-written book, the author does a fantastic job of creating a narrative that both adults and children will be able to relate to. Sonic is a beloved children’s book protagonist, showcasing the complex nature of the story’s theme of acceptance and finding meaning and purpose in life.
This is the perfect read for parents and their children, and anyone who enjoys children’s books and animal led narratives. The artwork was truly wonderful and did a great job of capturing the emotion and tone of the story perfectly. The story expertly crafts its narrative around the theme of what home truly means, and gives children a way of being engaged with the characters while imparting this message naturally.
A fantastic, quick and fun read, author Joan Romney Groves and her book Where Is My Home? is a must-read book for parents and children alike. Heartwarming, enduring and capturing a story of triumph and hope, this is a perfect children’s book which parents will not regret reading to their own children, so be sure to grab your copy today!