Ages 5+1-min guideSchoolFriendshipAnimals
Eva’s Treetop Festival
by Rebecca Elliott
Good fitA great fit for most kids 5 and up. A cheerful diary story with big type, speech bubbles, and bright pictures. The worst moments are embarrassing, not scary.
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What it’s about
Eva Wingdale is an owl who loves making things and writing in her diary. She plans a spring festival at school, with a talent show, bake-off, fashion show, and art show. Her teacher says yes but warns her to share the work.
The ending
What might come up
Big feelingsA littleEva takes on too much and worries she’ll have to cancel the festival.
Embarrassing momentsA littleOn festival day Eva trips onto her teacher. She also walks onstage with her dress tucked into her underpants.
Unkind behaviorA littleClassmate Sue says snippy things, and Eva calls her Meany McMeanerson in her diary. Eva calls her brother a squirrel-head.
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
Eva’s diary pages are full of doodles, owl puns, and big plans.
Free printable quiz
- 1What kind of animal is Eva?
- 2What is the name of Eva’s pet bat?
- 3Who is Eva’s best friend?
- 4What four contests are at the festival?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
