Domino's Tree House

"Domino's Tree House" by Rebecca Ashdown is a charming and whimsical picture book about a young boy named Domino, whose ever-growing desire for more leads him on a fantastical journey of construction. Domino starts with building a simple tree house in his backyard, but as his ambitions grow, he constructs a tree cottage, a mansion, and beyond—eventually ending up alone on the moon. Through these escalating feats of engineering, Domino is driven by a sense of longing for something that remains elusive.

The story combines vivid, imaginative illustrations with a gentle lesson about contentment. As Domino builds and builds, he realizes that his quest for more has led him farther from the things he already has. The satisfying conclusion reminds young readers that sometimes, in our search for more, we might overlook the value of what is already around us. The book encourages reflection on how constant pursuit of the "next big thing" might cause us to miss out on the joys of the present.