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The Tree House

by Ronald Tolman
32p. 978-1-59078-806-6.
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PreS-Gr 1 A wordless picture book about an elaborate wooden structure in the tree. Three stories tall, it soaks up the water surrounding its base as animals inhabit its various nooks and crannies. Bears, peacocks, owls, and a hippo all find different ways to amuse themselves while up so high. Some swing from the branches; others read books or welcome newcomers. When it's time to go, the animals leave as friends. Two panda bears ride on the hippo's back and a black bear makes room in his flying boat for a peacock. Soft pastel spreads allow readers to see all the activity in and around the tree and the changing background colors. Children will gaze in wonder at this tree house and understand the rhino's longing (and obvious impatience) to be up in its branches. This oversize picture book celebrates acceptance of others and the splendor of nature."Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
Two bears living in a tree house don't mind when their tranquility is disturbed by a variety of uninvited animals, who are finally lured away by a third bear in some sort of balloon boat. Children will appreciate this large-scale wordless book's whimsicality and its commanding art, especially the tree house's out-of-focus look as it's battered by a rhino.

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