Product Description
The Maple Tree begins on Jackson?s favorite day of the week?Friday! Jackson feels misunderstood at school and that makes him frustrated. Though he tries to hide it, his best friend Billy can always tell when Jackson is down, as he does on this day on the bus ride home. Jackson and Billy are best buddies and they can always turn each other's frowns upside down. And they challenge each other too; Billy challenges Jackson with jokes and riddles, and Jackson challenges Billy with physical things. Throughout the story, the terrific balance in their friendship is evident, and though they get into their fair share of mischief, as all little boys do, the reader will realize one thing by the end of the story: Jackson and Billy know what is important in life. They understand the value of having one good friend who is always by your side, appreciating the parents who support them, and always doing the right thing for those they care about. From riddles to water balloons to a helping hand to climb a tree, I hope you enjoy Jackson and Billy and The Maple Tree .