Book Review: Paisley Rabbit and the Treehouse Contest

Disclaimer: I received a book to review. All opinions are my own. 

Can a lone girl rabbit with the odds stacked against her surprise Jimmy and the other animals to win the big treehouse construction contest? When the school year starts out, Jimmy Squirrel, whose dad owns the biggest construction company in the city, challenges a close group of friends to a treehouse contest. To everyone's surprise, Paisley Rabbit, who has never touched a hammer or a nail and has no one to help her, joins the contest as a long shot to win. But as things heat up, Paisley shows she has some tricks up her sleeve. A delightful tale of defying the odds and believing in yourself that, alongside playful illustrations, kids will want to read over and over.

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I was sent this book to review. I was pretty excited to read it with my children because it has been compared to the Tortoise and the Hare, which is one of my favorite classics. I didn't realize that this would be even better!

There are no words for the beauty on the pages of this book. Steve Richardson could not have chosen a better illustrator than Chris Dunn. This amazing artist captures the whimsy, nature, and wonder in a way no other could.

These photos do not do justice to what is in the book!

My little Snapper loves to just look at the pages.

Not only is the art in this book absolutely gorgeous, but the story itself is one to treasure. Little Paisley seems to be the underdog, but takes on an amazing challenge. She keeps her treehouse plan a secret until the last minute. Can she wow everyone. I cannot give this away because it is too wonderful of a story. The details and finishing of her plan is something to make her friends, family, and town proud of her. She even remembers to send thank-you notes to everyone!