Where Do Stories Live?
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Young Readers
Published:5th May '26
Should be back in stock very soon
When Avni receives a journal as a gift, she questions what is worth putting on its blank pages. Through observation, contemplation, and adventure as they walk to their aunt's house, Avni and her younger sister Isha discover the magic of storytelling hiding in butterfly wings, homemade meals, and shared laughter. This sweet picture book aims to encourage children to recognise and treasure the stories that make up their own lives.
Praise for Where Do Stories Live? by Meenal Patel:
★ “A warm, beautifully illustrated picture book that guides young readers to discover that stories are everywhere: around us, within us, and woven through our cultures and families.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Sure to spur wonder and contemplation—and to inspire young writers.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This gentle picture book is perfect for a lapsit. A wonderful addition to collections looking to highlight not just the stories in books, but those that are all around us.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Readers will be left reflecting on the ways stories shape our lives. A fitting contemporary to Jacqueline Woodson and Davina Bell.” —Booklist
“The book achieves one of the highest purposes of children’s literature: making the specific—Minnesotan coneflowers or a Gujarati wedding photo—feel universal, and the small—a spring wildflower or a mama’s hug—feel big.” --Minnesota Monthly
ISBN: 9798217003198
Dimensions: 286mm x 222mm x 10mm
Weight: 437g
40 pages