What if you mixed the gentle spirit of Lucy Cousins’s Maisy with the offbeat world of the Moomins? Meet the Smushkins, a family of characters that toddlers will find irresistible.

The Smushkins are looking for a house, but what makes a good house for the Smushkins? They all agree: there must be lots of light, a big table everyone can sit on to look out the window, and an apple tree for making pies. Oh, and a playground, puddles to jump in, an ice cream cart, and so much more! But most of all, a good house for the Smushkins is a house full of Smushkins! Kicking off a delightful concept board book series, this boldly illustrated, giftable picture book introduces a family of characters so adorable, so goofy, and so lovable that readers of all ages can’t help but feel that they’ve known them forever.

Oh-so-squishable character design aside, this remarkably respectful work mirrors young children’s natural curiosity about creating spaces where they feel happy and safe. The omniscient narrator’s concrete commentary always honors the characters’ desires. . . .It’s a vision of childhood that’s generous, validating, and cute as all get out.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Illustrations are intriguing. . . .
—School Library Journal

Rueda deftly taps into the fun of coming up with one’s dream home with all one’s best friends. . . .Wishful thinking with friends galore and delicious ice cream? A win! Aspirational and friendly.
—Kirkus Reviews