Lucy’s house has ears, just like the cats who live there. Georgina’s house looks and smells like a cupcake, because her father is a baker. And Sam’s house looks like a peculiar contraption because… yes, you guessed it, his father is an inventor. There are treehouses, cloudhouses, and even houses on wheels!
Each occupant joins Peter on the walk to the next house, and by the end of the day there is a joyful procession marching down the street.
This visually stunning book by Chihiro Takeuchi is created using Kirigami, a Japanese style of paper cutting and folding. Each page features intricate illustrations built from hundreds of tiny paper pieces.
At each house, the first double page shows the outside so readers can guess who and what may be living there. Then the page turn reveals an intricate cross-section of the inside with all its glorious detail.
The houses are visited one-by-one throughout the day, but as evening comes the view pulls back and we can see the whole eclectic neighbourhood in one magnificent spread. Then it is time to say goodnight and head back home to bed.
This is an interactive book with invitations to count, guess, imagine and find on every page. Readers of all ages will discover new surprises each time they open the book.
Whose House is This? is a celebration of diversity, friendship and imagination, and the possibilities for conversations and creative responses are endless.
Title: Whose House is This?
Author/Illustrator: Chihiro Takeuchi
Publisher: Berbay, $26.99
Publication Date: 14 April 2026
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781763571884
For ages: 3+
Type: Picture Book
