The House with Nobody in It — Jon Klassen board book
The House with Nobody in It is a Jon Klassen board book shaped like a house, with peep-through die cuts and a gently spooky story for young readers. Its familiar home setting and brief mystery may suit shared reading with children who enjoy a little suspense.
At a glance
- House-shaped board book with peep-through die cuts.
- A familiar home setting frames a mystery about an empty house and the possibility that somebody is there.
- Described as an oversize, sturdy board book for young readers.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Die-cut peep-through pages give the simple house setting a visual element to explore together.
- The listing presents the suspense as a light touch, set against a cosy and familiar home.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Walker Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 10 Sept. 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 18 pages |
| Reading age | 3 - 7 years |
| ISBN-10 | 1529535867 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529535860 |
| Dimensions | 10 x 1.2 x 21.8 cm |
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| Weight listed | 384 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for a sturdy board book to share with children aged 3 to 7.
- Young readers who enjoy gentle spooky suspense and discovering details in illustrations.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but the smaller rating sample also includes one- and two-star ratings. No written feedback is supplied, so the ratings do not explain what customers liked or disliked. For buyers considering a short, illustrated board book, they offer only a limited indication of reader reception.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is The House with Nobody in It?
It is a house-shaped board book with peep-through die cuts and a gently spooky story set in a cosy home.
What age is the book listed for?
The listed reading age is 3 - 7 years.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 18 pages.
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