My Mommies Built a Treehouse

by Gareth Peter (Author) Izzy Evans (Illustrator)

My Mommies Built a Treehouse
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Building a treehouse is a big project. But when your mommies are there to help you, there's nothing that can stop you!

When one boy sets out to build the treehouse of his dreams, there's so much to consider - from finding the perfect tree to drawing up the plans. There are certainly challenges along the way, and a lot of spilled paint! But one thing is for sure - he won't go too far wrong with his two mommies to support him.

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PreS-Gr 1--A brown-skinned child undertakes a big building project with his moms: "Some children wish for telescopes, or skateboards, or a mouse./ But there's just one thing that I want, my very own.../ Treehouse!" Both moms drop everything to help pick the best tree in the yard, shop for supplies, build, paint, and play. An ABCB rhyming structure propels the story forward. The rhyme bounces mostly in a satisfying rhythm with a few clunky moments. Light conflict, including spilled paint and a snapped two-by-four at the hardware store, joins a story otherwise free of trouble. The strength of this title depends on its colorful, dynamic digital illustrations and its multiracial LGBTQIA+ representation. VERDICT This sweet, rhyming STEAM story is a pleasing read. Recommended as an additional purchase.--Allison Staley

Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781915244185
Lexile Measure
530
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
Publication date
April 20, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV032170 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Camping & Outdoor Activities
JUV060000 - Juvenile Fiction | LGBT
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Stories in rhyme
Families
Mother and child
Design and construction
Tree houses
Gay parents

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