The Couch Was A Castle

Author/Illustrator: Ruth Ohi
Annick Press, 2006
ISBN: 1-55451-013-9 (sc)
ISBN: 1-55451-092-9 (hc)

Synopsis:

A couch can be anything with a little imagination. For Burt and his brother, the couch is never boring. Through the power of pretending, the boys ride it like cowboys, steer it through stormy seas as pirates, and even stage a sofa circus. But when couch-bound theatrics end in tears, it’s up to Burt to rescue the day.

Canadian Materials Review:

“Celebrating the power of inventive play, Ruth Ohi has created a story of two young brothers transforming their very ordinary couch into an imaginary playground…’The Couch was a Castle’ will delight…”

“Our Choice” Selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre