The Hidden House
Martin Waddell
Published: 1997
Pages: 32
In the beginning an old man named Bruno lived alone in the little house. Then he made three dolls to keep him company. They sat on the window ledge and watched him working in his garden. But one day Bruno went away and didn't come back, and the dolls were left alone. Soon his house and garden began to change.... Martin Waddell, author of classic picture books, including Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? and Farmer Duck, tells a gentle story of change and restoration, perfectly complemented by Angela Barrett's graceful illustrations.