The House That Holds
A Personalized Three Little Pigs Adventure
Includes 3 characters (your star plus 2 more). Add family members or pet for $5.00 each, or visitors for $2.50 each (up to 10).
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About This Book
Written for your child's reading level
Same story, same characters, same art. The words are rewritten for four age bands so the book grows with your reader. We pick the level automatically from your child's age.
Ages 5–6
Early readerShort sentences and everyday words, one idea at a time.
That night the wolf came down the valley. He was sneezing and shivering. He went straight for Pop’s brand-new house.
Ages 7–8
Growing readerFlowing sentences with a few clauses. Our default level.
That night the wolf came down the valley, sneezing and shivering, straight for Pop’s brand-new house.
Ages 9–10
Confident readerRicher vocabulary and longer, more descriptive sentences.
That night the wolf came prowling down the valley, sneezing and shivering in the cold, and bore straight for Pop’s brand-new house.
Ages 11–12
Independent readerLiterary phrasing, layered clauses, the fullest word choice.
That night the wolf came prowling down the valley, sneezing and shivering against the bitter cold, and bore straight for Pop’s brand-new house.
What's Included
Specifications
- Pages
- 46 full-color pages
- Size
- A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
- Age Range
- Ages 5-12
- Binding
- Softcover, hardcover, or premium hardcover
Why Families Love This Book
Plan it, build it, belong. Really them.
Truly Personal
Not just a name, your family's actual faces become the illustrated heroes.
A Classic, Rebuilt
A fresh retelling of The Three Little Pigs where your child crosses over to help Pip, Pop, and Penny build, test, and rebuild, learning what makes a house stand and a home hold.
Premium Quality
Hand-finished watercolor illustrations on premium paper, built to be read again and again.
Meaningful Gift
A one-of-a-kind treasure they will read again and again.
What early readers told us
“The level of personalization is incredible. Our family’s cartoonized pictures are incorporated into the book and they do such a great job making everyone recognizable while still fitting naturally into the illustrations… The finished book came quickly, is high quality, hardcover, personal, thoughtful, and completely one-of-a-kind.”
Lillian C.
Redondo Beach, CA
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“What a special gift! The level of personalization is incredible. Our family’s cartoonized pictures are incorporated into the book and they do such a great job making everyone recognizable while still fitting naturally into the illustrations. The best part is being able to make your child the main character of their own story or fairytale. It’s so much more special than simply adding a child’s name to a generic book as the story genuinely feels like it was created just for them. In addition, there is a “lesson” after every story. In The Three Pigs, there is a section at the end where kids are taught what materials are used to make housing all around the world and what they make look like. The finished book came quickly, is high quality, hardcover, personal, thoughtful, and completely one-of-a-kind. My daughter will want to read it over and over, and is something she will keep forever. Such a fun idea for birthdays, holidays, or a keepsake for your own family. We highly recommend You Verse Books.”
“Great idea as a birthday or Christmas gift for kids that don’t like to read. Of course a kid will start reading a book when they are the star of the book! Extra points because the animation is so realistic!”
Anne N.
San Diego, CA
“If you want a little help encouraging your children to read, This is your solution. Familiar story line, personalized characters, fantastic graphics. What more could you ask for?”
Jeff B.
San Diego, CA
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