Hooray for the Treeborhood

By Candlewick Press, WGBH Enterprises (Illustrator)

Part of the Work It Out Wombats series

Can JunJun overcome stage fright to capture the Treeborhood's charm on video?

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the vibrant Treeborhood, three wombat siblings embark on a video project to uncover what makes their home special. As the camera rolls, young JunJun freezes, unable to ask the crucial question. With the help of his sister Kaya and friend Zadie, he learns to conquer his stage fright through creative problem-solving. Will JunJun find his voice and reveal the Treeborhood's magic? This delightful tale not only explores community spirit but also introduces kids to the basics of computational thinking, making it a fun and educational journey.

From the publisher

Find out what is so special about the Treeborhood, the home to three wombat siblings and a tree full of fun-loving neighbors, in this storybook based on the PBS series Work It Out Wombats!–launching an exciting publishing collaboration with WGBH. Wombat Zadie and two of her friends set out to make a video of folks in the Treeborhood answering the question “What do you love about the Treeborhood?” When Kaya says “Action” and presses record, her little brother JunJun gets a brain freeze and can’t ask the question. Kaya and Zadie have helpful suggestions to help JunJun get over his stage fright, including belly breathing, but the answer to JunJun’s problem comes from within. Just like in the PBS television show Work It Out Wombats!, this fun story engages kids in a tour of the Treeborhood and its inhabitants, while the problem-solving subtly introduces computational thinking–one of the building blocks of learning how to code.

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