The Better Tree Fort (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781554988631)

"Together, artist and author affectingly construct The Better Tree Fort that has little to do with its exterior, and everything to do with the love contained within." -- Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW

"Let's build a tree fort," Russell says to his dad when they move into a house with a big maple tree in the backyard. His dad doesn't know much about building, but he gamely follows Russell's plan. Several trips to the lumber store later, the tree fort is done. There is no slide, balcony or skylight like Russell imagined, but it is perfect -- right up until he notices another tree fort going up three houses over.

When Russell goes over to investigate, he meets Warren, whose bigger tree fort has castle turrets and working lights. Russell is in awe until it dawns on him that it's not worth worrying about who has the better tree fort when he has a loving dad there to build one with him.

In this subtle, humorous story, Jessica Scott Kerrin explores the idea of keeping up with the Joneses -- and what that means when you're a kid with a tree fort. Qin Leng's lighthearted watercolor illustrations show the unshakeable bond between a father and son, as well as the delightful details of two tree forts.

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3
With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Author: Jessica Scott Kerrin
ISBN-10: 1554988632
ISBN-13: 9781554988631
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2018
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.70h x 7.70w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 193671 / Better Tree Fort


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2018
School Library Journal 02/01/2018 pg. 61
Booklist 02/15/2018 pg. 80
Shelf Awareness 03/20/2018
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2018 pg. 107
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average