About this item
This endearing picture book about making the most of any situation is also a heartfelt and meaningful portrait of houselessness that's just right for young children.. Sometimes it's hard to stay positive: when you live in an old school bus instead of a normal house; when you have mostly just bread and ketchup to eat; and especially when you have to go to a new school where all the other kids already have friends. But the sweet and creative boy in this story discovers that he can do things he never thought possible, by using the skills his parents have taught him: imagining . . . and trying . . . and finding a way to look on the bright side. This honest, accessible, and compassionate story is based on the author's own childhood. Its message about resourcefulness and courage will resonate with every reader.
About the Author
Chad is the author & illustrator of OLIVER THE CURIOUS OWL - and illustrator of CUDDLE MONKEY. He's currently working on two new books!Chad Otis is Seattle-based author and illustrator. He spent part of his formative years living on a school bus that zig-zagged its way from Iowa to California and then got a BFA in Design from the University of Washington. He spent years working with Disney, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Hasbro, and others as a game designer, creative director and animator for digital content before coming to picture books, as both an illustrator and author-illustrator. Chad thrives on heartfelt, humorous stories - with unique, vibrant characters at their core. Chad lives in Seattle with his wife, Cathy and Cockapoo-human named Riley.We live in a house.
