My first impression of Your House, My House, written and illustrated by Marianne Dubucis, is that it is just too big. The book measures over 11 x 14 inches and is quite cumbersome. However, as I began reading the book, it is clear that the size was chosen to allow for Dubuc’s extremely detailed illustrations. Reminiscent of Richard Scarry books, each page contains many opportunities for children to look into the same cross section view of a four floor apartment building inhabited by seven different animal families. It is clear that Dubuc put a lot of effort into showing different families going through different experiences within the apartment complex. The plot follows the Rabbit Family as they prepare for Little Rabbit’s birthday. It is hard to connect the text to the pictures and to not just wonder about the other characters and families filling the pages. The illustrations are slightly confusing and overdone, there are also confusing cameos by the Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and other fairytale characters.  Children who love animals and making up stories will find hours of entertainment imagining and telling the stories of the characters and families throughout the apartment.