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FORTS

By Katie Venit

Why this book

Why this book?

This one gets why kids love forts. It’s not really about building the fort, it’s that whole kid thing of turning a random little space into their space. Which is actually pretty big at this age… imaginative play, independence, making your own rules, sometimes just wanting somewhere to hide out for a bit.
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Item Details

Item Details

At a glance
The world is full of places that can become a fort. A child moves between spaces found outdoors and made at home: beneath the roots of a fallen tree, behind curtains, under a table, inside boxes and among cushions. Forts is a picture book about finding a small space of your own, whether you use it to hide, play, think, dream, or spend time with someone else.
Summary
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world, this gorgeous picture book inspires imagination, creativity, and wonder.

The world is filled with forts.
Tiny worlds within this world,
safe as coat pockets.

Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play, ponder and dream. Whether it’s a tree house in the backyard or a blanket fort inside, a fort is a magical place filled with imagination and wonder.

Debut author Katie Venit and celebrated illustrator Kenard Pak have crafted a lyrical celebration of the secret spaces we hold so dear. Forts encourages readers to explore the world around them to find the perfect place where they belong—no matter how big or small.
Specifications
Imagination & Play Emotions & Feelings Belonging
Audience
Children
Age Range
3–5 years
Publication Date
2025
Format
Hardcover
Vendor
Viking Books for Young Readers
ISBN
0593466152
Practice
Imaginative Play
About the creators

About the creators

Katie Venit

Katie Venit

AUTHOR
Katie Venit is a Wisconsin-based children’s author who writes about curiosity, independence, and discovery. Her work often starts with things kids are already drawn to, from building forts to asking big questions about space and science.
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Kenard Pak

Kenard Pak

ILLUSTRATOR
Kenard Pak is a Korean American illustrator, author, and former animation artist whose atmospheric picture books explore nature, seasons, memory and wonder.
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Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House

PUBLISHER
Penguin Random House is the world’s premier global trade book publisher, dedicated to fostering a universal passion for reading. Formed in 2013 via the historic merger of Penguin Group and Random House, the company houses more than 300 highly esteemed, creative independent imprints. From timeless literary classics to modern global bestsellers, Penguin Random House publishes award-winning fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature that shapes culture and sparks conversation worldwide.
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Viking Books for Young Readers

Viking Books for Young Readers

IMPRINT
Viking Books for Young Readers is a premier children's book imprint of Penguin Young Readers and Penguin Random House. Known as the creative crown jewel of the Penguin family, Viking holds the industry record for the most Newbery and Caldecott Medals ever awarded to a single imprint. By combining a selective, boutique editorial approach with the trusted global heritage of the Penguin brand, Viking transforms innovative storytelling into timeless classics like The Outsiders and The Snowy Day.
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