Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family - Hardcover
Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family - Hardcover
by Lori Sugarman-Li (Author), María Perera (Illustrator)
A poetic tribute to the love, care, and effort that make a house a home--Our Home celebrates everyday moments that bring families together.
Zibby Award Winner--"Best Book for the Parents" Through gentle rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this picture book reframes everyday chores as powerful acts of care. Whether it's setting the table, folding laundry, or making the bed, each small task becomes part of something bigger: a family working and growing together. Perfect for children ages 4-8, this story fosters gratitude, empathy, and pride in helping at home--showing that when we work together, everyone belongs. Why Families Love This Book: - Chores Reimagined: Turns daily tasks into acts of love, helping kids feel pride and purpose.- Social-Emotional Learning: Supports conversations about care, fairness, and shared responsibility.
- Inclusive & Uplifting: Reflects diverse family structures with warmth, heart, and vibrant art.
- Educator-Approved: Great for classrooms and family libraries; sparks meaningful discussions at home. Our Home is a heartfelt reminder that helping out isn't just a chore--it's a way to connect, care, and belong.
Author Biography
Lori Sugarman-Li believes deeply in the power of families and is a passionate voice in the cultural shift aiming to articulate the value and visibility of unpaid work. Her career as a Communications Strategist, combined with a decade devoted to full-time care of her family, community, and children's charities worldwide, served as the inspirational backdrop for her professional relaunch as a Coach, Speaker, and Author. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations within families, encouraging them to contemplate how they care for one another and their shared space. Lori, her husband, and two sons are Canadian-born and live steps from Lake Michigan in Chicago.
María Perera was born in a small seaside town in northern Spain. When she was very young, she found out that there were few things in life that she enjoyed as much as listening to The Beatles and drawing. She graduated with a degree in art history, then studied graphic design. She has worked as a freelance illustrator for several international publishers, magazines and advertising agencies and loves to work on portraits and children's books. She is very inspired by 60's -70's music, literature and cinema and loves to spend time with her family and friends. She still listens to The Beatles and feels fortunate to be able to do what she loves the most for a living, illustration.