When Rosie and her family move into a crooked old cottage at the edge of a village, the house seems to greet them with creaks, sighs, and stories of its own.

As the seasons pass, Rosie watches as the cottage is cared for, with its floors warmed and its roof given a new hat. With the help of neighbours, builders, and a mischievous beagle, each repair uncovers traces of the past and makes room for new memories to settle in.

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Tender and full of wonder, Rosie and the Old House is a story about curiosity, community, and how caring for a place can bring it to life.  

My Review

What I really loved about this book was the amount I learnt about the history of old houses, and how to ‘do them up’. Rosie’s house is very very old, with crooked walls and a thatched roof, and secrets hidden under the plaster. The language is also very poetic and beautiful, not always found in a children’s book.

Rosie and her family, plus ever curious Bee the Beagle (my favourite character, naturally) have moved into an old cottage, which needs lots of work. The builder explains every step that needs to be taken, from replacing the old plaster with lime plaster to creating a new thatched roof. Traditionally used for old and historic properties, lime plaster ‘allows walls to “breathe” by managing moisture naturally, preventing damp, and accommodating the natural structural movement of a building’. A thatched roof is a form of art and every thatcher has his own signature.

Under the old plaster are initials and dates, going back hundreds of years, so Rosie and co decide to leave their own marks – even Bee leaves a paw print.

It’s such a lovely book. I really enjoyed reading it.

Many thanks to @ZooloosBT  for inviting me to be part of this blog tour.

About the Author

Elizabeth lives in England and has long been drawn to old buildings and the stories they tell. After moving with her family into a weathered countryside house, she learned how patience, care, and curiosity can slowly bring a place to life. Living there meant listening, noticing small changes, and understanding that homes are shaped over time.

Rosie and the Old House is her first children’s book, inspired by those experiences and by the idea that paying attention can help us see familiar places in new ways

Connect with Elizabeth
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