Tales from the Treehouse
#3 of 14 in Treehouse Series
What’s inside...
International author-illustrator superstar duo Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are back, and this time they've cooked up a hilarious book of 13 standalone stories to complement their beloved chapter book series. A lot of stuff happens in our ever-expanding treehouse. Not everything gets into the books. These are some other things that happened to us… Surreal, funny and supremely silly—all with the spirit of the Treehouse—come on up to hear some Tales from the Treehouse.
Character compass
Andy
Jill
Terry
Discussion points
What would you do if you had a treehouse like the one in the story?
Which part of the treehouse adventure did you find the most exciting and why?
How do the characters in the story work together to solve problems? Can you think of a time you worked with someone to solve a problem?
If you could add one thing to the treehouse, what would it be and why?
How do you think the story would change if it was set somewhere else, like a castle or an underwater submarine?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading: Change your tone and pitch when reading different characters’ dialogues to make the story more vivid and engaging for your child.
Ask predictive questions: Encourage your child to guess what might happen next in the story to keep them engaged and thinking critically.
Relate to personal experiences: After reading a chapter, relate events or characters to real-life situations or people, which can help deepen your child’s understanding and empathy.
Encourage drawing: Invite your child to draw their favorite scenes or characters from the book. This promotes creativity and helps them connect visually with the story.
Discuss morals and lessons: Talk about the lessons that characters learn and ask your child what they have learned from the story. This can help in shaping their values and decision-making skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Characters in 'Tales from the Treehouse' often solve problems and overcome challenges by working together, demonstrating the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in team activities at school or in sports, learning the importance of cooperating with others to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The book's whimsical storytelling and imaginative scenarios encourage readers to think outside the box and use their creativity to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these skills in real life by coming up with innovative solutions during group projects or creative assignments, enhancing their ability to think creatively in various situations.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the stories are tasked with different responsibilities and learn the consequences of neglecting them, teaching children about accountability.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of fulfilling their duties, such as completing homework on time or participating in household chores.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter setbacks but continue to strive towards their goals, showcasing the value of persistence.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror this trait by continuing to work hard in challenging subjects at school or persisting in learning new skills, such as playing a musical instrument or practicing a sport.