# A Home in the Hollow Tree

Author: Logan
Level: PreK3
Theme: Making a home with neighbours

## Story

Page 1: Pippa the mouse found a big, hollow oak tree at the edge of the woods.
Page 2: Inside, it was dry and quiet, but very, very empty. It smelled like old wood, and it felt safe from wind and rain.
Page 3: Pippa swept the floor with a tiny broom made of twigs.
Page 4: She hung a soft leaf curtain over the round little door.
Page 5: Then her neighbours arrived, each carrying something to share.
Page 6: Badger brought a cosy blanket. Mole brought a lantern.
Page 7: Bluebird brought a song, and Squirrel brought acorn tea.
Page 8: Together, they placed everything just so, until the tree felt like home.
Page 9: That night, Pippa lit the lantern and thanked all her friends.
Page 10: A house is not just walls, thought Pippa. It is friends who fill it.

## 5 Words to Learn

- hollow
- home
- neighbour
- lantern
- cosy

## Read Together

Draw your dream room inside a hollow tree.