Going Inside the Board Book with Jon Klassen
Jon Klassen’s books stay with kids. Maybe because they watch you saucer-eyed as you’re reading them. His latest, The House With Nobody In It, is a board book shaped like a house, with cutouts for doors and a classic stitchup
Jon Klassen's books captivate young readers, perhaps because they invite a saucer-eyed gaze from the audience. His latest release, The House With Nobody In It, is a board book shaped like a house, featuring cutouts for doors and a seamless blend between text and image. The text points out objects in each room while stating that there is "nobody" in the house, accompanied by a ghostly observer.
Klassen's latest work has earned him the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. In an interview with LitHub, Klassen opens up about the inspiration behind his latest masterpiece, his process as an illustrator, and becoming a parent.
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