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Illustrated by
Roberto Innocenti.
Through richly detailed paintings, the story unfolds of a cottage built in 1656. The book progresses through the twentieth century, and Lewis's poetry provides a general history of the times, both World Wars, and the technological and economic changes. There's no contextual insight; adult intervention will likely be required to help readers decipher events shown in the intriguing pictures.