"The Yellow House" by Blake Morrison is a poignant memoir that explores the author's childhood experiences and the impact of family dynamics on his life. Set in the Yorkshire landscape, Morrison reflects on his upbringing in a home filled with memories of love, loss, and the complexities of family relationships. The narrative weaves together themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the significance of place, painting a vivid picture of the yellow house that serves as a backdrop to countless formative moments. Through lyrical prose, Morrison captures both the beauty and the challenges of growing up and understanding one's roots. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1989 by Walker Books Ltd .

Blake Morrison has written fiction, poetry, journalism, literary criticism and libretti, as well as adapting plays for the stage. Since 2003, Blake has been Professor of Creative and Life Writing at Goldsmiths College. He lives in south London. Helen Craig began illustrating children's books in 1969 and has since then completed over sixty picture books, including sixteen titles about her popular mouse character Angelina Ballerina. Helen usually works in watercolour but she illustrated The Yellow House using etchings and aquatints. She now lives outside Cambridge.