Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House ( I Can Read! My First: Shared Reading)

PreS-Gr 1 Pete the Cat builds a tree house and invites his friends to play, but they think it is too small. Together they begin renovations, adding a bowling alley, arcade, skate park, wave pool, and more in preparation for a party. With so many entertainment choices, the friends are not spending time together, so they all climb down to play on the swings and sliding board. As the friends play near the huge tree house, adults will chuckle when Pete says, "I'm so glad it brought us all together." While character names may prove initially tricky for the beginning reader, this friendship story will be enjoyed by Pete fans and beginning readers alike. VERDICT Large font, plenty of white space, colorful drawings, and a popular main character make this title a solid addition to early reader collections.--Ramarie Beaver, Plano Public Library System, TX