The House with Nobody in It

"A spooky house tour, unafraid to redefine what board books are capable of achieving." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Peek through doors and windows to explore a mysterious house in this innovative shaped novelty book for young readers who relish the lightly spooky, from the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling Jon Klassen, creator of I Want My Hat Back and The Skull.

Here are the things in this house: a chair, a clock on the wall, a stool, a lamp. And more. What's missing from this house? Somebody. This is the house with nobody in it. Well, there might be something . . .

Designed as a sturdy keepsake to read, play with, and treasure, The House with Nobody in It takes readers through a recognizable, cozy house, while layered die-cut doors and windows throughout introduce a hint of intrigue. This is the house with nobody in it--or is it?

Pairing the familiar with a touch of mystery, Jon Klassen proves once again to be a master of breaking the mold, playing with expectations . . . and delighting even the youngest of readers.

Binding Type: Board Book
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 07/14/2026
ISBN: 9781536248289
Pages: 18
Weight: 0.31lbs

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/20/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026