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Leo Lionni

The Biggest House in the World

The Biggest House in the World

A 1968 children's picture book by Leo Lionni about a young snail who learns the value of a small, light home.

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    “This 1968 picture book is a deep parable about consumerism! Makes me think about how just being alive in the world gives me so much and accumulating objects prevents me from the freedom of enjoying life.”

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