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treehouse
a small house built high in a tree where children play
passes
gives something to a person with the hand
nails
small thin pieces of metal with a point, used to join wood
hammer
a tool with a heavy metal head used to hit nails
rope
a very thick strong string
ladder
a set of steps that you climb to go up to a high place
lemonade
a cold sweet drink made with lemon juice and sugar
flag
a piece of colored cloth on a stick or pole
Ava’s grandpa is good with wood. This summer, they are building a treehouse in the big tree behind the house.
Every morning, Ava helps. She holds the wood. She passes the nails. Grandpa uses the hammer and the saw. “Safety first,” he always says.
Week by week, the treehouse grows. First the floor, then the walls, then the roof. Ava paints the door red.
On the last day, Grandpa takes down the old wooden ladder and puts up a rope ladder. Ava climbs up first. Inside, there are two chairs and a small box of books.
“It is perfect,” Ava says. “It is like a little ship in the sky.”
Grandpa climbs up too, very slowly. They drink lemonade and watch the birds.
“Thank you, Grandpa,” Ava says. “This is the best summer.”
“For me too,” says Grandpa. “Next project: a flag.”
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Who is building the treehouse with Ava?
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Her grandpa — Ava's grandpa is good with wood. They are building a treehouse together.
What does Ava paint red?
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The door — Ava paints the door red.
What is inside the treehouse?
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Two chairs and books — Inside, there are two chairs and a small box of books.
