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The beloved fable about loving your home from four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni.

A young snail dreams of having the biggest house—or shell—in the world. Then one day, his wise father tells him the story of another snail with the same dream. He grew and grew, adding bright colors and beautiful designs, until he found that his house came at a terrible cost. The young snail decides that a small, easy-to-carry shell might be best for a life of adventure and exploration.

The Biggest House in the World

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    A Paperback by Leo Lionni

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      Publisher Alfred A. Knopf
      Published 8 December 1973
      ISBN-13 9780394827407
      978-0394827407
      ISBN-10 0394827406
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      Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Books by Leo Lionni

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The beloved fable about loving your home from four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni.

      A young snail dreams of having the biggest house—or shell—in the world. Then one day, his wise father tells him the story of another snail with the same dream. He grew and grew, adding bright colors and beautiful designs, until he found that his house came at a terrible cost. The young snail decides that a small, easy-to-carry shell might be best for a life of adventure and exploration.

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