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    Set of the Nuggies Series | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read General
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    The Children’s Book Review | March 27, 2016

    Age Range: 3-6


    If I Could Climb Trees Nuggies 5If I Could Climb Trees

    Written by Jeff Minich

    Illustrated by Renan Garcia

    A little dog dreams of all the things she would see and the creatures she might meet–if only she could climb trees. On one blue-sky day, she imagines she’s climbed to the top of a tall tree. Once there, she discovers what life is like for the other creatures in the tree and then comes to find that they also dream their own little dreams. Together they picture a world where bugs have shoes for their little feet; birds have paws to bury treats; and yes, even four-legged Nuggies can climb trees! Moving between day and night, If I Could Climb Trees is a whimsical bedtime story that encourages children to explore their imaginations, dream bigger dreams, and see the world through the eyes of others.

    Ages 3-6 | Nuggies Inc. | 2017 | ISBN: 978-0996811576

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    If I Could Climb Trees- Coloring EditionIf I Could Climb Trees: Coloring Edition

    Written by Jeff Minich

    Illustrated by Renan Garcia

    Coloring edition of Nuggies Vol. 5, If I Could Climb Trees. Includes all the original text and images from the illustrated edition in a black and white coloring format.

    Ages 3+ | Nuggies Inc. | 2017 | ISBN: 978-0996811590

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    About The Author

    Jeff Minich is the author of the Nuggies illustrated children’s book series. Created in collaboration with illustrator Renan Garcia, the series includes Daddy Forgot My Dinner (Vol. 1); All the Other Nuggies (Vol. 2); A Very Scary Pumpkin (Vol. 3); Oui Oui, Gigi! (Vol. 4); and If I Could Climb Trees (Vol. 5). You can learn more about the Nuggies book series by visiting:

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    What to Read Next:

    1. If I Could Climb Trees: Nuggies: Volume 5, by Jeff Minich | Dedicated Review
    2. Nuggies Vol. 4: Oui Oui Gigi, by Jeff Minich
    3. A Very Scary Pumpkin: Nuggies: Book 3, by Jeff Minich | Dedicated Review
    4. Oui Oui Gigi: Nuggies: Volume 4, by Jeff Minich | Dedicated Review

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    72 Comments

    1. Carol Luciano on March 27, 2017 4:01 am

      If I could still climb trees I’d have a cozy tree house set up with a recliner, book shelved and tons of books. This is a wonderful giveaway.
      Carol L

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    2. Christina Andersen on March 27, 2017 8:00 am

      I would love to win!!

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    3. Christina Andersen on March 27, 2017 8:01 am

      My grandchildren love to read!

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    4. Nancy Jachcik on March 27, 2017 8:49 am

      If I climbed a tree I would like to make tree house in it I could view all the comings anfd goings of all my neighbors!

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    5. Katrina on March 27, 2017 9:34 am

      My son and I read everyday he’s 7 and loves learning to read.

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    6. May Rodriguez on March 27, 2017 9:38 am

      If I could climb a tree I would sit on top of the tree I would look at the blue sky and feel the wind rush through my hair.

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    7. Edye on March 27, 2017 10:39 am

      I’d climb a tree so I could see a pretty view.

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    8. Tara Kosing on March 27, 2017 1:04 pm

      If I could still climb trees I would do it to get some peace and quiet for a few minutes lol

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    9. Onyinye Elochukwu on March 27, 2017 1:09 pm

      If i could climb a tree, I’ll stay there and read.

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    10. Nancy Burgess on March 27, 2017 2:13 pm

      If I climbed a tree I’d go to the top and see how far I could see.Thanks for the chance!

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    11. Anne on March 27, 2017 2:14 pm

      I would enjoy the sunshine, the trees , the sky above me and relax and read.

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    12. Jodie on March 27, 2017 2:26 pm

      I would enjoy the view from up above!

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    13. Wanda Banks on March 27, 2017 2:29 pm

      I would love to see nature.

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    14. Lula Ruger on March 27, 2017 2:32 pm

      I would build a tree house for me and my grandsom We would go up there and read books and count the stars at night

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    15. Cindy Lou on March 27, 2017 2:33 pm

      If I could climb trees I would talk to the squirrels 🙂

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    16. Keith Michelle Hurst on March 27, 2017 2:35 pm

      I would see the world if I could climb trees! It would be an amazing and unforgettable experience.

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    17. Eve Costarelli on March 27, 2017 2:36 pm

      If I could climb trees, I would sit under the green leaves, enjoying the shade and the birds, while be up above and hidden, a secret world.

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    18. Darla Peduzzi on March 27, 2017 2:44 pm

      If I could climb trees, I’d sit up in the limbs and watch the birds and squirrels close up.

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    19. Stephanie on March 27, 2017 3:03 pm

      I would build an adorable tree hut in my tree so that I could read these cute books to my child as we viewed the sky.

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    20. Tammy Iler on March 27, 2017 3:05 pm

      If I could climb trees I would make a cozy tree house so I could read my books with the birds!

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    21. John Smith on March 27, 2017 3:41 pm

      What I would do and see if I could climb trees, is have a platform near the top of the world’s tallest trees, with the view unencumbered by any surrounding trees. I would have a platform up there, and on it I would have a fully-laid-out tea table with a white tablecloth, fine china tea cups, a tiered server piled with different types of small cakes and cookies, and various pieces of sterling silver. I would sit on a Thonet bent-wood chair, sipping tea with lemon, highly sweetened, and enjoy the view.

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    22. Georgina Nunnari on March 27, 2017 3:48 pm

      If I could climb a tree, I would build a tree house!

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    23. Marilyn on March 27, 2017 3:52 pm

      I would put a birdhouse for the birds.
      Marilyn

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    24. Nancy on March 27, 2017 3:57 pm

      If I could climb trees, I’d find a forked limb and read a book. I’d also peek over the tall fence into a neighbor’s yard.

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    25. Khrystinah Wright on March 27, 2017 4:16 pm

      I would climb at night and look at the stars.

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    26. Mary Lynn Hayes on March 27, 2017 4:32 pm

      I would build a tree house way up in the top of the tallest tree but I would leave a big whole in the roof so I could see the stars.

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    27. Megan Swearingen on March 27, 2017 4:46 pm

      Thanks for the opportunity to win this book set.

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    28. debra dubois on March 27, 2017 5:23 pm

      If I could climb a tree I would sit on top to see gods beauty the skies are just amazing..

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    29. Mary W on March 27, 2017 5:45 pm

      I would climb all the trees I could until I found one where I could see the ocean.

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    30. Connie Scruggs on March 27, 2017 5:51 pm

      If I were still able to climb trees, I would like to just sit and watch what the world below me was doing. And maybe have some animal friends visit.

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    31. Renee Rousseau on March 27, 2017 8:13 pm

      If I could climb trees I would be able to witness a whole society of squirrels and birds whose condos soar up into the sky!

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    32. RENEE WALTERS on March 27, 2017 10:33 pm

      If I climbed a tree I would check out my neighborhood and maybe read a book.

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    33. Victoria Scott on March 28, 2017 5:08 am

      If I could climb trees, it would be my time to relax and read. Listen to the birds and the wind.

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    34. Raymond Stone on March 28, 2017 6:34 am

      If i could still climb a tree. i would sit still for hours looking everything over to see the changes that take place in a day.

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    35. REBECCA STEPHEN on March 28, 2017 11:22 am

      If I could climb a tree, it would be very tall, so I could see Lake Michigan

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    36. Kimberly Flickinger on March 28, 2017 1:46 pm

      I would be able to see the world.

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    37. Susan Smith on March 28, 2017 2:23 pm

      I would enjoy the view from up above!

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    38. Rania R on March 28, 2017 3:42 pm

      I would love to read high above in a tree.

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    39. Heather Weinstock on March 28, 2017 4:02 pm

      I would enjoy looking at baby birds if I could climb trees.

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    40. Irene Menge on March 28, 2017 4:14 pm

      If I could climb trees, I’d laugh at the birds and squirrels and read and dream. (Actually, last year I had to rescue my grandson, who climbed up really high and then froze and couldn’t get down.)

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    41. Penni on March 28, 2017 9:01 pm

      I’d build a treehouse to live in, so that I could have a birds-eye view of nature all around me!

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    42. Rita M on March 28, 2017 9:58 pm

      I would love to observe the birds in the trees.

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    43. Debbie Welchert on March 29, 2017 11:02 am

      If I could climb a tree I would look toward the river so I could watch it and then I would sit back and relax and enjoy the scene.

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    44. Lisa Coomer Queen on March 29, 2017 11:31 am

      I would love to be able to climb a tree and read and listen to the sounds. Thanks!

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    45. Leland Lee on March 29, 2017 12:37 pm

      Live in a treehouse

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    46. Xia Lee on March 29, 2017 1:05 pm

      I’d build a treehouse and live in it

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    47. Shelley P on March 29, 2017 2:36 pm

      If I could climb a tree I would look out over the ocean and see what life and activities I could see.

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    48. Helen Wagner on March 30, 2017 7:41 am

      If I could climb trees, I would play with the squirrels!

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    49. Susan P. on March 31, 2017 6:56 am

      When I was little, I would climb to the top of the willow and sycamore tree to see as far as I could see.

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    50. Charlene Underhill on April 5, 2017 8:41 am

      Would so love to win this!

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    51. tracee on April 5, 2017 11:45 pm

      I would touch the sky! *grin*

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    52. Laura on April 6, 2017 12:30 am

      If I could climb trees, I would look at the sky and birds!

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    53. Bethany Suire on April 6, 2017 9:20 pm

      If I could very easily climb a tree, I would marvel at all the beautiful views!

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    54. mrsshukra on April 7, 2017 11:43 pm

      I would meditate on the treetop!

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    55. Whitney H on April 10, 2017 6:49 am

      I would climb up the tree and read a book. Used to do it when I was kid. Still seems like a stellar idea 🙂

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    56. Lindsay Bade on April 14, 2017 1:46 pm

      I would climb a tree to look at the stars!

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    57. apple blossom on April 14, 2017 6:06 pm

      I would read a book

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    58. olga on April 16, 2017 11:05 am

      I would love to reach the stars!

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    59. Lauralee Hensley on April 17, 2017 6:32 pm

      If I could climb trees maybe I’d get busy and start trimming the three I have in the back yard so they’d be a little more healthy.

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    60. icefairy on April 18, 2017 4:15 am

      I’d look up into the sky and enjoy a moment to myself.

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    61. LAURIE ARNHEIM on April 19, 2017 10:06 am

      If I could climb trees I would go to an exotic, remote jungle to climb the biggest and most wild tree ever! I would see white monkeys, colorful birds, and I’m sure some snakes & bugs too!

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    62. Janet Burke on April 19, 2017 11:18 am

      If I could still climb trees I could see all the wildlife around me.

      Reply
    63. Janet Burke on April 19, 2017 11:19 am

      If I could still climb trees I could see all the birds flying around the trees up close

      Reply
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