Once there was a house who was unhappy because its paint was peeling, the stairs were dirty, the roof leaks, and there were no flowers to decorate the windowsills. But what has made the house unhappy the most are the people who live in the house—they are loud at all hours of the day and night, with no consideration of each other. Can they all find a way to live happily together ? This unique story introduces young readers to the themes of friendship , cooperation , and acceptance through likeable characters and relatable situations .