This charming picture book tells the true story of Bob Redman, who took refuge from the noise and the crowds of New York City in the natural beauty of Central Park where he covertly built a series of amazing treehouses. Full color.
"Bob lived in the big city. The city was very crowded."
A true story about Bob Redman, a New York City boy who built a series of intricate treehouses hidden in Central Park.
This charming picture book tells the true story of Bob Redman, a child growing up in New York City. Tired of the noise, the people, and the rushing around, Bob took shelter in the natural beauty of Central Park--where he covertly built a series of amazing treehouses, starting with a simple platform and growing more and more elaborate over time. He played cat-and-mouse with the park workers, who kept tearing down his houses, until he was finally caught. But his story ends with a happy surprise . . .