Status
Available
Local notes
E Bos
Collection
Genres
Publication
Sterling Children's Books (2018), 40 pages
Description
Bob does not like the noisy, crowded streets and school hallways of his New York City home, so he decides to build a tree house in the cool, green calm of Central Park. Includes a note about the real Bob Redman.
Awards
Chickadee Award (Honors — 2020)
Growing Good Kids Book Award (2019)
Charter Oak Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2020)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 11.2 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Based upon her husband Bob Redman's childhood experiences, author Shira Boss spins the tale of a young boy who loved to climb the trees in New York City's Central Park. Over the years, from ages thirteen to twenty-one, he built a series of treehouses in their branches, always trying again when his
An engaging story of a boy with a passion for trees, and a love for Central Park, Up in the Leaves: The True Story of the Central Park Treehouses highlights the fact that sometimes, when we follow our interests, we can also find a path in life. I enjoyed the story, and found the artwork, done by Jamey Christoph, quite lovely. Recommended to young tree-lovers, to treehouse-builders, and to anyone looking for children's stories featuring Central Park and its many beauties.
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latest creation was taken down by park workers. Eventually caught in the act, Bob was given an unexpected offer that changed his life: he was asked to come work in the park with the trees...An engaging story of a boy with a passion for trees, and a love for Central Park, Up in the Leaves: The True Story of the Central Park Treehouses highlights the fact that sometimes, when we follow our interests, we can also find a path in life. I enjoyed the story, and found the artwork, done by Jamey Christoph, quite lovely. Recommended to young tree-lovers, to treehouse-builders, and to anyone looking for children's stories featuring Central Park and its many beauties.
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LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
A young boy in New York City is sometimes overwhelmed by the cramped, crowded city and longs to get away from it. He does so by climbing trees and building treehouses, even after he grows old enough that his mother worries he needs to find a job.
This book is simple and straightforward while also
The illustrations nicely complement the text.
This book is simple and straightforward while also
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being engaging. Children are likely to be very interested in the various treehouses and how they were built, especially when hearing that the story is true. A fun fact you learn at the very end of the book if you commit to reading the book jacket is that the author is actually married to the subject of the book!The illustrations nicely complement the text.
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Pages
40