About This Book
In James Marshall's "Three up a Tree," friends Sam and Spider build a treehouse, but Lolly, who chose to sunbathe instead of help, is initially excluded. The story gently navigates the friends' conflict over fairness and belonging. Lolly eventually earns her spot by offering to tell a captivating story, leading to a delightful storytelling session. This early chapter book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a relatable scenario about friendship dynamics, cooperation, and the joy of shared imagination. It's an excellent read-aloud for younger children and an accessible independent read for those just starting chapter books.
Lolly is much too busy sunning herself to help Sam and Spider build a tree house. So when they are finished, they don't want to let her play in it. But Lolly says she knows a good story to tell, and soon the three friends are gathered in the tree house. Who will tell the best story?
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Sam and Spider didn't want Lolly to play in the treehouse at first?
2
Was it fair that Lolly wanted to play even though she didn't help build it?
3
How did Lolly solve the problem? What does that tell us about her?
4
What kind of story would you tell if you were in the treehouse with your friends?
5
Have you ever had a disagreement with a friend? How did you work it out?
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