Treehouses

Treehouse Town written by Gideon Sterer

A child explores the magical world of Treehouse Town–from Sap Street to Willow Way–where all children and animal inhabitants work together and have fun.

My Mommies Built a Treehouse written by Peter Gareth

A boy and his mothers build a treehouse fit for a prince.

The Tree House That Jack Built written by Bonnie Verburg

With ladders, swings, turrets, and elaborate pulley systems everywhere–animals chase one another over, under, around, and through the tree house that Jack has built. Then the bell rings, and all the animals gather for story time with Jack.

Everything You Need for a Treehouse written by Carter Higgins

A tree, timber, tools, a rope of twisted twine and all things you need to build a treehouse–but most of all you need time and imagination.

That Neighbor Kid written and illustrated by Daniel Miyares

In this nearly wordless picture book, a young girl spies on her new neighbor, a young boy who is building something from planks of the fence between their backyards.

Secret Tree Fort written by Brianne Farley

There’s a secret tree fort and you’re not invited! In this hilarious and hugely imaginative sibling story from the creator of the internationally celebrated Ike’s Incredible Ink, two sisters are told to go and play outside on a beautiful day. The little sister wants them to play together – but the big sister, instead, wants to sit under a tree with a book. So the younger sister decides to tempt her with a description of her super-cool, super-secret tree fort. Just what will it take to get her sister to look up? The promise of a water-balloon launcher in case of attack? A trapdoor to look at the stars? A crow’s nest where they can see how many whales pass by or watch for pirates? Or the very best part of all, which can’t be revealed, because it’s a secret?

The Tree: A Fable written and illustrated by Neal Layton

The tree. Home to a family of birds in their nest, squirrels in their drey and rabbits in their burrow. But what happens to the animals when a man and woman decide to cut it down and use it for their dream house? Can the tree be home to both the animals and the humans?

Flashlight Night written by Matt Forrest Esenwine

Flashlight Night is an ode to the power of imagination and the wonder of books. Three children use a flashlight to light a path around their backyard at night; in the flashlight’s beam another world looms. Our heroes encounter spooky woods, a fearsome tiger, a time-forgotten tomb, an Egyptian god, a sword-fighting pirate, and a giant squid. With ingenuity, they vanquish all, then return to their tree house–braver, closer, and wiser than before–to read the books that inspired their adventure.

The Monster Next Door written and illustrated by David Soman

In a big field, a boy has a tree house, and one day, he has a neighbor–a monster with a talent for silly dances and funny faces. The two become fast friends, even setting up a pulley line to pass notes between their tree houses. The boy knows just how to celebrate this invention–with music! But the monster’s tuba music is loud. Really loud. WAY. TOO. LOUD. Before the boy can think, he hurls a water balloon at his neighbor to get him to stop. An epic water-balloon fight ensues, until the boy–fed up, spent, done–cuts the pulley line. No more note-passing. No more monster. Can the boy and monster ever be friends again?

Flashlight Night written by Matt Forrest Esenwine

Flashlight Night is an ode to the power of imagination and the wonder of books. Three children use a flashlight to light a path around their backyard at night; in the flashlight’s beam another world looms. Our heroes encounter spooky woods, a fearsome tiger, a time-forgotten tomb, an Egyptian god, a sword-fighting pirate, and a giant squid. With ingenuity, they vanquish all, then return to their tree house–braver, closer, and wiser than before–to read the books that inspired their adventure.

Cardboard Craft Tree Houses: https://artprojectsforkids.org/cardboard-kittens/

1st Grade Tree Houses: https://dalimoustache.blogspot.com/2012/05/1st-grade-tree-houses.html

Tree House Collage: https://leahnewtonart.com/2019/06/13/tree-house-collage-art-lesson-project-for-kids/