When one boy sets out to build the treehouse of his dreams, there’s so much to consider – from finding the perfect tree to drawing up the plans. There are certainly challenges along the way, and a lot of spilt paint! But one thing is for sure – he won’t go far wrong with his two mummies to support him.
LoveReading4Kids 2023 Preview: Brilliant Children's Books to Look Forward to This Year
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Gareth Peter is an author and stay-at-home dad, living in Nottingham with his partner and their two adopted children. His experience as a parent within a same-sex couple brings a fresh, funny, and sensitive perspective to parenting and family life.
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Izzy Evans lives in a little terraced house in rainy North London, UK, where they pursue numerous interests from molecular biology to reading poetry. They draw inspiration from nature, mythology, and the multicultural history of their city to create their work.
“Evans's energetic digital illustrations bring wonder and humor to the narrative by highlighting elements not specifically mentioned in the text, like the family cat getting into mischief and animal families thriving alongside yet just out of sight of the main characters. The family works in tandem while using their individual strengths to achieve the child's goal in this heartwarming story.”
– Shelf Awareness
“A fun read with an important underlying message by the team of author/storyteller Gareth Peter and artist/illustrator Izzy Evans, My Mommies Built a Treehouse is a thoroughly 'kid friendly' and original story that would be especially appropriate for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections for children ages 4-6.”
– MBR
“Those in search of a straightforwardly wholesome example of a kid having an ordinary adventure with his two moms will find it here.”
- Kirkus Reviews
“This is a charming story told in simple rhyme about the need to have big dreams and to have adults who believe in you enough to help make your special big dream come true. The book has been lavishly and sensitively illustrated by Izzy Evans, an artist who draws inspiration from nature, mythology, and the multicultural history of their city. The colourful drawings fill the pages and give the verses a life and substance that draws the reader into a magic world.”
- The Letterpress Project
