Linda Ashman

As an old man grumbles his way through a rainy morning, spreading gloom, his neighbor, a young child, spreads cheer while hopping through puddles in frog-themed rainwear.

A family keeps forgetting the things they need to take to the beach.

A faulty magician creates quite an uproar at a party when he turns the birthday girl into a rock and the guests into different animals.

Describes some of the unique places where animals build their homes such as in a heap of twigs, on a castle tower, in a cave, or in the hollow space inside a tree.

"The classic song gets a fresh new twist! The fun begins when Grandma and Grandpa send invitations to their far-flung, modern, and multiracial family: Come to our house for the holidays--and bring your favorite pie! Off everyone goes, driving down snowy roads, riding the train, boarding a plane ... even sailing along in a hot-air balloon. As each family faces an obstacle that delays their trip, they learn that sometimes the most old-fashioned form...

"A cozy winter bedtime story, featuring a boy and animal characters, that touches on the concept of hibernation"--

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show how to give a friendly welcome at school, in the neighborhood, or at home.

"A beloved lullaby comes to new life when Baby falls out of the treetop and into a rollicking adventure!"--Back cover