holbook.com House of Life
The

House
of Life

A beautifully illustrated children’s book by scientist Anita Broellochs, written to help young readers understand how life grows, connects, and changes around them through wonder, story, and science.

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Ages 5–10 Science-inspired storytelling Special Kickstarter edition
About the Book

A story about
how life is connected

House of Life follows a child stepping through a mysterious house where every room reveals a different layer of the living world. What begins as an adventure becomes a gentle introduction to cells, ecosystems, growth, and interdependence.

Anita Broellochs brings a scientist’s perspective to the page without losing the warmth of a real children’s story. The result is a book that feels imaginative, accessible, and grounded in genuine curiosity.

Inside the Book

What readers will discover

This project is designed for bedtime reading, classrooms, and families who want stories that open the door to bigger ideas without feeling overly educational or dry.

The Living House

Each room introduces a new way of seeing life, from the smallest hidden systems to the larger environments we share.

Science Made Story-First

Complex biological ideas are translated into language and imagery that children can feel before they have to define them.

Built for Families and Educators

The tone works equally well as a read-aloud at home or as a conversation starter in classrooms and learning environments.

A Lasting Emotional Message

At its heart, the book reminds children that they are part of a larger living system and that connection is part of what makes life meaningful.

“Longevity is important to me because of my aspiration to enjoy more time with my future children and grandchildren.”
Arnaud Auger, Longevity Leader, Director of Cathay Innovation
Kickstarter

Launching May 1

House of Life is launching on Kickstarter to fund its first print run, illustrations, and a beautiful physical edition that families will want to keep. Backers will be the first to support the project and help bring the book into the world.

The campaign will include early supporter access, special editions, and launch-only rewards created for the first readers who want to be part of the story from the beginning.

May 1 Kickstarter launch date
Ages 5–10 Designed for young readers
First edition Special backer release
About Anita

Meet the author
Anita Broellochs

Anita Broellochs is a scientist with a passion for making complex ideas understandable, memorable, and emotionally resonant. House of Life grew out of a desire to create a children’s book that treats science not as a subject to memorize, but as a way of seeing the world.

Her approach blends scientific understanding with warmth, imagination, and respect for a child’s sense of wonder. The goal is simple: make life feel more visible, more magical, and more connected.