The Living House
Each room reveals a different part of how the body works, from how we fuel ourselves to how we recover, move, and grow.
The
House
House
of Life
A children’s book by scientist Anita Broellochs that helps young readers understand how their body works and how daily habits shape their health over time.
Written by Anita Broellochs
Illustrated by Gabriel Gonzalez
About the Book
A story about the body,
A story about the body,
told through a house
House of Life invites the reader into a run-down house brought back to life, room by room. Each space reveals something new about how the body works, from how we fuel ourselves to how we recover, move, and grow.
Anita Broellochs brings a background in science and a systems-thinking perspective to the page, turning complex ideas into something visual, intuitive, and engaging for children.
Inside the Book
What readers will discover
This project is designed for bedtime reading, classrooms, and families who want stories that make complex ideas about the body feel intuitive, not overwhelming.
Science Made Story-First
Complex ideas about the body are translated into simple, visual experiences children can understand before they need to define them.
Built for Families and Educators
Designed to be read aloud at home or used as a conversation starter in classrooms and learning environments.
A Foundation for Lifelong Health
The story introduces early ideas about how daily habits shape how we feel, grow, and stay healthy over time.
“Longevity is important to me because of my aspiration to enjoy more time with my future children and grandchildren.”
Get Involved Early
Help shape what comes next
House of Life is more than a book. It is an early platform for how children first encounter ideas about health, the body, and long-term wellbeing.
We are inviting a small number of early collaborators to help shape its direction from the beginning.
Those involved early will have outsized influence on how this evolves.
Category Contributor
Be part of the foundation
- Category aligned feature in the book
- Input on how your area is explained
- Kickstarter and launch visibility
Category Leader
Take a leading role in your category
- Everything in Category Contributor
- Dedicated feature on the website
- Social and campaign integration
- Priority placement
Founding Partner
Own a category early
- Everything in Category Leader
- Prominent presence across book and campaign
- Dedicated section in the parent guide
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
Meet the author
Anita Broellochs
Anita Broellochs is a scientist with a background in bioprocess engineering and a focus on understanding how the body works as a system.
House of Life is her second children’s book on a scientific topic, shaped by a simple question: what if we learned how our body works much earlier in life?
She brings a systems-thinking approach to storytelling, turning complex ideas into something children can intuitively understand. The goal is to build an early foundation for how we think about our body, our habits, and our health over time.
Meet the illustrator
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel Gonzalez is an illustrator and 3D artist who brings stories to life through expressive, character-driven visuals.
He has illustrated five children’s books to date, and House of Life marks his second collaboration with Anita Broellochs.
His work combines clarity, warmth, and imagination, helping translate complex ideas into visuals that feel intuitive, engaging, and memorable for young readers.