Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House

This is an especially good book for children who bond strongly with animals. It considers the complications of human-animal friendship as well as its rewards. The illustrations are humorous and help convey the meaning and emotional timbre of the text well.

This series of books are good to use as a comprehension lesson.

Henry's Uncle Jake comes to visit. He gets along with Henry's dog, Mudge, very well. Uncle Jake builds a tree house for Henry. Although Henry loves his tree house and doesn't want to hurt his uncle's feelings, he misses Mudge. Henry's father realizes this and he and Uncle Jake come up with a

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solution ot the problem. Tree houses are great fun, but to be able to play in one with your dog is even better. They moved Henry's tree house into his room. Now, Henry can have fun, and Mudge can too.

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I have a lot of respect for Henry's mom. In some ways I want to be her, with a big porch & yard & trees, and long dresses and bare feet - but I don't want a huge slobbery dog, thank you.

Henry is excited when his Uncle Jake builds him a tree house but worries that his dog Mudge will not be able to enjoy it with him.