Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House

I enjoyed this book for a few reasons. I felt as if the language was developed enough for the age the book was written for and there was a clear conflict which was Henry was worried he wouldn't be able to share his new tree house with his best dog friend Mudge. The message I received from the story is what is the point of having something great and special if you can't share them with the ones you love.

This is an especially good book for children who bond strongly with animals. It considers the complications of human-animal friendship as well as its rewards. The illustrations are humorous and help convey the meaning and emotional timbre of the text well.

I have a lot of respect for Henry's mom. In some ways I want to be her, with a big porch & yard & trees, and long dresses and bare feet - but I don't want a huge slobbery dog, thank you.

Kind of a snoozer for me, although we do get a great definition of the word 'burly.'

Henry's Uncle Jake comes to visit. He gets along with Henry's dog, Mudge, very well. Uncle Jake builds a tree house for Henry. Although Henry loves his tree house and doesn't want to hurt his uncle's feelings, he misses Mudge. Henry's father realizes this and he and Uncle Jake come up with a solution ot the problem. Tree houses are great fun, but to be able to play in one with your dog is even better. They moved Henry's tree house into his room. Now, Henry can have fun, and Mudge can too.

Henry is excited when his Uncle Jake builds him a tree house but worries that his dog Mudge will not be able to enjoy it with him.

Uncle Jake visits Henry and Mudge. Uncle Jake built a tree house, but Mudge cant climb up. They discover that having a tree house is not fun without friends. The illustrations are made with water paint and ink. It is a realistic fiction story.