I thought this was such a sweet fantasy book for children. Maebelle was preparing a hat to take to the towns hat contest when a neighbor drops by with a special request.
This book can be used in a variety of different ways within the classroom, to talk about friendship and contests, to start a discussion, or to design our own hats using elements of art, engineering, and mathematics. Maebelle's Suitcase can also be used to start a science conversation, "Do you think it is possible to live in a tree?" This book was very sweet and would be a good addition to the classroom library.

Delightful story of friendship and perserverence between Maebelle who's 108 years old living in a treehouse and her best friend, a bird named Binkle. ( )