Book cover titled 'Home for Grace' with illustrations of diverse children and women engaging in various activities outdoors and indoors, surrounded by flowers, butterflies, and green foliage, with colorful landscape scenes at the top.

Home for Grace

Written by Kathryn White, published by Anderson Press

Nominated for the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Illustration.

Step into a heartwarming and thought-provoking story that gently introduces young readers to the realities of homelessness - through the lens of kindness, empathy, and unexpected friendship.

No one knows where Grace came from. One day, she simply appeared in a shop doorway with her sleeping bag, a cat named Luna, and a collection of curious belongings. When young Jess and her mum befriend Grace, Jess can’t help but wonder: What led Grace here? Is she safe and warm? And what will happen when winter sets in?

Colorful book cover titled 'Home for Grace' by Kathryn White and Rachael Dean, featuring illustrations of diverse children, animals, and nature scenes, with a dark background and vibrant elements.
Colorful illustrated children's book titled 'Home for Grace' by Kathryn Whalyn White, featuring diverse children and animals, on a dark surface with a green plant and an orange pumpkin in the background.
Illustration of a street scene outside a shop named 'The Light House.' The shop's window displays various lamps and lampshades, with a woman sitting inside. Outside, people walk on the sidewalk, with two women and children chatting as falling leaves blow around. The sky is partly cloudy with some birds flying.
Open illustrated children's book showing a girl in a pink headscarf sitting among scattered papers, a cat, and various objects, with a colorful outdoor scene of a family walking near traditional huts, trees, and chickens in the background.
Open picture book showing a winter street scene with snow, decorated shop windows, Christmas lights, and children walking with an adult.