Front Yard Libraries With Curb Appeal

Founded in Wisconsin by Todd Bol and Rick Brooks, the Little Free Library has become an international phenomenon. Their book houses, which often appear curbside, are wonderful folk art creations. Little Libraries are springing up around the world in a movement which builds a sense of community and promotes literacy by creating free book exchanges where readers can donate or take books as desired. This pastel colored creation was conceived by Elizabeth J. Kennedy, art director at Little Free Library.

A combination homage to "The New Yorker" magazine and the "Pete the Cat" children's books, this book house was built by Michael Montgomery and painted by James Dean, the popular author/illustrator of children's books such as "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes."

The Little Free Library movement is global and avid readers around the world are putting up book houses in their communities from such countries as Finland, Pakistan, Slovakia and Africa.

Soothing shades of blue, a playful design of birds and goldfish and a starfish door handle highlight this book house by woodworker Michael Montgomery.