The Better Tree Fort by Jessica Scott Kerrin

Reported outcomes following her visits include an increase in library borrowing, an enhanced understanding of the writing process, a surge in creativity, and the application of new techniques for creative writing. They will learn how to identify sources around them for creative inspiration, understand how brainstorming works to launch a writing assignment, discover how to take an idea and shape it into a story, and develop an appreciation for editing and good writing habits.

She includes props, audience participation and video clips sure to keep students engaged and glued to their seats. Young readers as they follow Russell's architectural adventures.Jessica’s jam-packed presentation to young writers is a behind-the-scenes look at the everyday experiences that she writes stories about. Illustrations contain numerous details that will hold the attention of

Qin Leng's animated ink, watercolour and pencil crayon Sleeping bags and gazing at the glittering stars. There, eating peanut butter and jam sandwiches, sleeping up top in their People is more important than possessions, as Russell and his fatherĭemonstrate while building the tree fort and spending their first night Jessica Scott Kerrin has written a delightful story about the Most accomplished builder, is definitely the 'better dad.' Russell then comes to realize that his father, though not the Warren's father had not been involved in any aspect of itsĪssembly. Russell visits Warren in this grand abode and soon discovers that It looked bigger and straighter, had a slide for quickĮscapes, turrets like a castle and even lights. Observes another tree fort being built for a boy named Warren just three With the result and believes the structure to be perfect-until he Although the fancyĪdditions from the original plan are absent, Russell is well pleased Following numerous trips to the lumber store and muchĮffort, a very basic tree fort finally takes shape. Skills, Russell's father nonetheless agrees to assist his son with Young Russell devises a plan for a magnificent tree fort, complete withīalcony, slide and skylight. Inspired by a huge maple tree in the backyard of his new home, Picture Book | Father & Son Relationships | Tree Forts | 2018 Canadian Children's Book Centre 20 May.

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The Better Tree Fort by Jessica Scott Kerrin