Olivers Tree

The result is a jolly book that has a fast pace and a cheery personality. They have a friendly quality that children will immediately respond to as well as a sweet humor that is cheerful.

Oliver's Tree

Appropriate for ages May 25, Kristen rated it it was amazing Shelves: I really enjoyed this book. It's a story about 3 friends who like to play hide and seek together. But Oliver is an Elephant so he can't climb trees like his friends.

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So the friends set out to find a tree that Oliver can play in too. After many failed attempts, Oliver gets discouraged.

His friends have an idea and while he's napping, they create a special place just for Oliver. Now they can all play together. It was so cute. I really liked seeing how Oliver's friends wanted to help him and came up I really enjoyed this book. I really liked seeing how Oliver's friends wanted to help him and came up with a pretty cool idea to include Oliver.

I even liked the art style of the illustrations. The softer color palette is great for a bedtime book, and the story isn't too energetic. I even liked the almost "sketch-like" quality of the images and how several of the images would span over both pages.

Oliver's Tree

I really enjoyed this story and I'm so happy that we picked it up from the library. I will keep my eye out for this one to add to our own bookshelf. May 04, Nancy rated it really liked it. Not everyone is the same and when three friends play hide and go seek, it is apparent that not everyone can find a tree to hide in. Lulu and Charlie help Oliver, a baby elephant, to search out a tree that is just right for him.

Sounding very much like a Goldilocks tale the three set off to find something that is just right for Oliver. This simply story teaches ingenuity and fri Not everyone is the same and when three friends play hide and go seek, it is apparent that not everyone can find a tree to hide in.

This simply story teaches ingenuity and friendship. Just the thing for your young problem solvers when their friends need them most. Mar 31, Jill rated it really liked it Shelves: Sweet book about 3 friends, two of whom can climb trees, making one feel left out, no matter how hard they try to find one that Oliver the elephant can go in with them. Eventually, he falls asleep on a large tree stump and the two friends build a tree house around him.

Good problem solving skills to make a friend feel better and included and they all have a lot of fun in their new treehouse! Mar 21, Great Books rated it really liked it Shelves: Oliver's Tree is a sweet book about making playtime fun for all of our friends. Oliver can't play hide and seek, he can't climb trees, or the trees he can climb can't hold him. Will he find a way to play with his friends. Colorful drawings tell the story beautifully.

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Apr 08, Jocelin rated it really liked it Shelves: First of all, the illustrations in this book were simply precious. This is a sweet story of three friends that spend the day finding fun together. This story shows the length that friends will go to to make friends feel included. May 07, Erin rated it liked it Shelves: Oliver elephant , Lulu owl , and Charlie bunny decide to play hide and seek. Oliver finds Lulu up in a tree. He doesn't think it's fair because he can't climb it. They then look for a tree that Oliver can play in. Feb 20, Jody Lewandowski rated it really liked it Shelves: Sweet story about including your friends even when they are different.

A rabbit, elephant, and owl play together, but when two can climb trees, the third is left out. He's sad until they discover a huge tree stump on which to create a "tree" for Oliver.

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Mar 27, Ashley rated it really liked it. A charming and endearing tale of friendship and problem solving. With beautiful and subtle illustrations that add to the softness of the story this is a winning picture book. Wonderful for sharing at bed time, or anytime. Mar 25, Mary rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a wonderful book about friendship and how to include those who have various limitations.

The pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations are muted and soft, and the text is spare and sweet. A quiet testament to friendship and creative problem solving. Add to Cart Add to Cart. Also by Kit Chase. Inspired by Your Browsing History. Looking for More Great Reads? Download our Spring Fiction Sampler Now. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Dispatched from the UK in 2 business days When will my order arrive? Home Contact Us Help Free delivery worldwide. Storybooks Children's Fiction Animal Stories. Description Oliver, Charlie and Lulu love to play outside together.

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Their favourite game is hide-and-seek, but sometimes it's not fair for Oliver the elephant because his friends can hide in trees where he can't reach them. So the friends set off on a search for a tree that Oliver can play in as well. In a story style reminiscent of Goldilocks on the hunt for the perfect bed to sleep in, these three friends try out several trees, but none are quite right there's a reason why we don't see elephants in trees! When Oliver finally gives up in frustration, his friends build him a "tree house" to surprise him--and also provide the perfect place for them to play!