When Rene's father builds her a wonderful playhouse, Rene is happy for a whole week. Then she needs a play barn, and a play cow, which her mom and dad happily create for her. But when she demands a play mom and a play dad, she discovers that her real family is best.

Robert Munsch wrote this story for a girl named Rene, who sent him a letter about her playhouse.

Read Rene's letter here.