Isaac and Izzy’s Tree House

by Angela Henderson, Rachael Koppendrayer (Illustrator)

With summer warming the world, Isaac decides it's time for a new adventure with his favorite Sugar Maple. But his plans for a tree house turn out to be a spectacular...failure. And the animals who call the tree home are in a tizzy over it too.

Isaac doesn't understand why his tree isn't making some of its magic...until it delivers the most magical help of all--a new friend!

This whimsical tale of delight, discovery, and unexpected friendships is as sweet as sprinkled donuts and will bring you back for another season's adventures.

36 pages, Paperback

Published May 15, 2020

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Angela Henderson teaches a very small amount about animal habitat and which animals rely on trees - squirrels, birds, porcupines, and more. Isaac wants to spend time with his friend the tree so he attempts to build a treehouse. The animals do not like what he is doing so they make adjustments. Izzy has just moved in and wants to help with the treehouse. But their combined efforts don’t do much better. Until, the animals and the magical tree build a fabulous treehouse for Isaac and Izzy. Isaac and Izzy’s Tree House is a fun book which teaches a little bit about animals and a little bit about friends.
Rachael Koppendrayer’s illustrations complement the text well. The pictures of the animals are true to life so children can learn a bit about animals they may not already know.
Isaac and Izzy’s Tree House is a great read aloud for preschoolers and early elementary children. It would be a good addition to the picture book section of a K-12 Christian school library.
I received a complimentary copy of Isaac and Izzy’s Tree House. This is my honest review.

[Meagan Myhren-Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isaac and Izzy's Tree House
Written by Angela Henderson
Illustrated by Rachael Koppendrayer

It's now summer, and Isaac has come up with a plan to spend more time with his sugar maple tree - a tree house. There's just a little problem: what Isaac builds is nothing like a tree house, and his maple isn't magically fixing it. And Isaac's "tree house" isn't making the animals who live in it happy.

The next day, Isaac gets something even better than a tree house - a new friend.

This is a cute read that does eventually have a little magic thrown in, but the main focus of this picture book is friendship. The illustrations will appeal to young readers for whom this book is written. This is a fairly easy read that kids who are starting to read on their own should be able to handle with just a little assistance. This is a companion book to Isaac's Ice Cream Tree.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

[Connie Saunders · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another adventure with Isaac and his very special friend, the Sugar Maple tree that stands in his yard. It's summer and Isaac decides that he needs a treehouse, so what better place to build it than his amazing Sugar Maple Tree? What he doesn't count on is the number of animals who don't want their home disturbed by Isaac's new project!

Isaac and Izzy's Tree House is a delightful new tale that's both fun and educational! Children learn about different animals, and they also experience the joy of making new friends and working together as a team. Author Angela Henderson has a unique understanding of children's lit and illustrator Rachael Koppendrayer adds the perfect touch with her colorful illustrations. Isaac and Izzy's Tree House is another success for this winning team!

I accepted a complimentary digital copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.

[Eden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isaac & Izzy’s Tree House written by Angela Henderson and illustrated by Rachael Koppendrayer continues the story of Isaac and his magical sugar maple that started in Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree. Friendship and the importance of working together are important messages in Isaac & Izzy’s Tree House for the kids and animals in the story. Additionally, this fun read aloud includes animal noises and opportunities to explore the engineering and design process and animal homes. Thank you to the author and the publisher for my review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

[Bethany Aich · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations are the highlight of this book. I love the animals and the maple syrup bottle. The story line is cute, with two children trying to build a tree house and frazzled little animals wondering what is happening to their home.

I feel it is a bit confusing with how the tree is called his “friend” and it almost seems to have a mind of it’s own, but not really. I love the potential of the story, though.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

[Naomi Shores · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute story about friendship. Isaac's friend is his "magical" maple tree until he decides to build a tree house. All of the animals that hang out in and around the tree don't like it when Isaac tries to build his tree house because he disturbs their homes but when Izzy shows up, the maple tree uses it's magic to bring Isaac and Izzy together to work on the tree house and along with the animals they finally make a tree house that Isaac and Izzy can hang out together in. A story of friendship and working together.

[Stephanie W (cartfullofbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute and whimsical story about Isaac and his magical tree! I loved all the animals that got an appearance and the message of friendship. I feel like this is a great book for children, but also parents as there is a slightly nostalgic feeling of when we were young, playing outside, and using our imaginations to build worlds for playing in. Overall, fun to read for everyone!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Holly Bleggi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a sweet picture book. I loved the illustrations and the storyline. I loved how Isaac and Izzy became friends as they worked to build a tree house in their maple. I loved what this story taught about reaching out in friendship to others and I loved that the tree was part of helping to bring these two friends together.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

[Blessed & Bookish · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book with my boys at bedtime. It was a fun story about two kids working together to build a tree house. I loved how the children came together to work as a team. My kids loved the magic of the tree and the mischievous animals. It was a sweet story that we would definitely pick again for our bedtime reads!

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher with no expectations of a positive review. All opinions are my own.

[Lettie Bugg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute read emphasizing friendship and teamwork

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book for promotions. However all opinions are my own.

Sometimes when things seem jumbled on our own, all we need is a little teamwork. And the result: friendship.

Such a cute book that teaches an important lesson on the power of receiving help and making friends.

[Candide Weekes · Rating 5 out of 5]

My two boys (8 and 10) really enjoyed the books from this series (Isaac's Ice Cream Tree, Isaac and Izzy's Tree House and Isaac and Izzy's Magical Maples).
The drawings are amazing and the story is touching and funny and my kids could relate to the characters.
After we read the first one with them, the next night, they asked for the second one, and then the third one ;)
--- I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. ---