Britta Teckentrup’s most timely story yet: A warm tale of belonging, exclusion, and the power of community
One day, a yellow chair appears in a sunlit forest clearing—and nobody knows how it got there. Then another arrives, and another. As the clearing fills with creatures of every kind, a tender and joyful home takes shape, built on the simple pleasure of sharing a space with others. But when exclusionary signs begin to appear overnight, that spirit is put to the test—and the animals must find the strength to reclaim what they have built together.
With her characteristic layered textures, glowing forest light, and richly populated scenes, Teckentrup transforms a deceptively simple setting into a fully realized world where each creature has a face, a feeling, and a place to call its own. Funny, touching, and genuinely wise, the book speaks directly to experiences children know from their own lives: the sting of being left out, the resolve it takes to stand up for others, and the joy of a community that welcomes all.
- An animal parable about community and exclusion
- Encourages reflection on society and politics—on both a large and small scale
- Masterful illustrations by Britta Teckentrup
