Children’s Books

Veronica Puig

Award-Winning Book Treehouse Rescue

A trip to the supermarket is nothing short of an adventure. On the clock, before rainfall and thunder cracking, Mike embarked on a mission that was initially to buy more peanut butter and jelly. Though while on his trail, he encountered some surprises: Mr. And Mrs. Carter the caterpillars, Mrs. Birdie and her babies, the ant crew, and copious more, all in danger for the imminent storm. Mike, despite his counted time to secure his groceries, would become their hero, leading the way to safety: his treehouse. Regardless of a pivot in his plan, the outcome was a major success.
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IndieReader
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TREEHOUSE RESCUE is a sweet, short picture book that emphasizes caring for others and the unexpected joys found in changing plans. Although he appears to be fairly young (around 7-10 years old), Mike’s focus on the safety and happiness of those around him makes him a caring, mature character. Author Veronica Puig notes in the front matter that she wrote this book to honor the resilience of children with pediatric cancer and their families as they navigate the unexpected. Mike exemplifies this theme when, instead of getting upset at his little brother’s massive peanut butter and jelly tower, he identifies a solution that's within his control.

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Midwest Book Review
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Original, exceptional, and a fun read from start to finish, "Treehouse Rescue" by author/storyteller Veronica Puig and artist/illustrator Jessica W. Cooper is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 3-10. It should be noted for personal reading lists that this hardcover edition of "Treehouse Rescue" from BookBaby is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).

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The Children’s Book Review
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The vibrant artwork is a real strength of the story, using watercolor and pencil in vivid, saturated colors to bring both the storm and the vulnerable animals to life for the reader. Short paragraphs, combined with complex sentence structure and vocabulary, provide a more challenging reading experience, perfect for readers who are developing toward chapter-book reading.

Treehouse Rescue is a wonderful choice for shared reading and discussions concerning small acts of kindness in the community.

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The Prairies Book Review
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A delightfully comforting story about courage, community, and finding safety together.

Puig’s picture book is an empathetic tale that celebrates kindness. As a storm approaches, young Mike encounters Mr. and Mrs. Carter, the caterpillars, Mrs. Birdie and her babies, and a hardworking crew of ants with nowhere safe to go.

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Literary Titan
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Treehouse Rescue by Veronica Puig is a charming and imaginative story that follows Mike, a young boy whose simple trip to the grocery store becomes an unexpected rescue mission. Mike wants to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but his family is out of peanut butter. His mother sends him to the supermarket, hoping he returns before the rain begins. Along the way, Mike meets Mr. and Mrs. Carter, the caterpillars

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Reedsy
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A nice children's book about kindness&helpfulness. AND it supports a non-profit that raises awareness for pediatric cancer. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

A trip to the supermarket is nothing short of an adventure. On the clock, before rainfall and thunder, Mike embarked on a mission that was initially to buy more peanut butter and jelly.

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Book View Review
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What begins as a straightforward mission to buy peanut butter and jelly soon becomes a heartfelt story of generosity and community in Puig’s engaging tale. Young Mike sets out to buy peanut butter and jelly before the rain begins, but along the way he encounters vulnerable creatures in need of shelter and safety. Caught between his mission and those needing help, what kind of hero will Mike become?

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Readers' Favorite
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Veronica Puig’s Treehouse Rescue is a children’s picture book about kindness, compassion, and helping others in difficult moments. The story follows a young boy named Mike whose simple trip to buy peanut butter and jelly turns into an unexpected adventure. After learning that his little brother has eaten the family’s supply of sandwiches, Mike’s mother sends him to the store with five dollars as a storm approaches.

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About Veronica

Award-winning author Veronica Puig is the founder of Veca’s Hope Children Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness for pediatric cancer and supporting children and families in the fight. She wrote this book, combining both her love of storytelling and advocacy, to honor the resilience of every diagnosed child and extend appreciation for all the miracle workers who care for them. Exploring the navigation to the unseen and unexpected, she hopes to inspire courage and fortitude amongst every patient. All proceeds from this book support the mission of Veca’s Hope Children Foundation.

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