closer to Lawrence.
Lawrence built a tent to be
closer to Sophia.
They worked side by side
each day."
Lawrence likes being at home. Out there holds many concerns for the young, shy boy. It's big, loud and crowded. He's safer and happier at home. Sophia feels much the same way about her tree. She doesn't like even considering down there with its dark, bumps and danger. She'd rather stay in the safety provided by lofty heights.
In an act of bravery one day, Sophia is able to see inside Lawrence's bedroom window from a long branch. Lawrence is very happy to have someone making that effort to see him. Meeting together outside doesn't change their minds about the rightful place to be. From her tree on the other side of Lawrence's fence, Sophia is happy to spend time together. They fly kites, play soccer, act in a play.
When Sophia moves her nest closer to her friend, Lawrence builds a tent in his yard to be closer to Sophia. This allows for even more shared activities, most days. An approaching storm evokes worry for both.
"The storm was big.
The storm was loud.
The storm was dark.
The storm was bumpy."
What happens next is testament to the power of friendship, and the discoveries made when friends have only concern for each other. What a splendid final page!
A tale simply told, and accompanied by entertaining and engaging artwork done in poster paint on paper, assures that young readers will want to hear it on continuous rotation.
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