Brax and the Somewhat Old Treehouse tells the story of a young pup, Brax, who attempts to remodel his grandfather’s sturdy old treehouse, confident he can improve it.
But his ambitious changes lead to its collapse in a storm, teaching him a humbling lesson: the structures and traditions built by those before us often have value we may not fully understand.
Through Brax’s missteps, the story highlights the importance of respecting the past and being cautious about discarding established practices for new ideas.
Reviews
“Like an onion, Brax’s layers make this book much more than a kid’s reader. This is a theological critique of the entire socio-political hubris, which, like Brax, is hacking away at the foundations of Christian civilisation. These hidden layers of quiet criticism lift Ben’s first kids’ reader into an entirely different category. Buddy Brax is completely original. Having served up many a bedtime story to my five kids over the years, I can state without a doubt that this is a conversation starter that won’t knock dad or granddad into an instant nap. This is fun, quality kids’ entertainment with an exciting educational edge.”
Rod L. The Daily Declaration
“This book brilliantly captures the dangers of what C.S. Lewis called ‘chronological snobbery’, rendering it in illustrative form for a younger audience. My children loved Brax’s story. As a father, I appreciated the way it opened the door to a conversation about the moral lesson involved: we tinker with the achievements of the past at our own peril. Well done, Ben Davis – a diminutive book with a very big purpose!”
Andrew W.
“This Granddad loves the Brax book. I got a copy for my grandson. I hope I’m even as half as good an example to my grandies as Brax’s gramps was! This is an excellent wee book. Its pages of rhymes are beautifully illustrated. It even includes a “How to Draw Brax” in five easy steps.”
Neil M.
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