juvenile fiction / imagination & play

When the wind interferes with everything grumpy Argyle Fox tries to play outside, his mother quietly suggests he think of something made for a windy day.

"7-year-old Daisy Dreamer learns that everything she's ever imagined or drawn is all real! She meets her totally true imaginary friend, Posey, who invites Daisy to explore the extraordinary world filled with all the things she's always daydreamed about"--Provided by publisher.

Encourages the reader to shake, tilt, and wiggle the book to remove the little monster inside, but once it is out, another problem arises.

"A young reader has a hard time finding the ideal reading spot that is not too noisy, smelly, hot, or cold"--Provided by publisher.

"As an artist creatively incorporates her slipups into a drawing, readers see the ways in which 'mistakes' can provide inspiration and opportunity, and reveal that both the art and artist are works-in-progress"-- Provided by publisher.

The spruce tree his grandfather planted means a lot to Alec, so when men from the city want to use it as a Christmas tree, Alec offers a compromise.

When best friends Sun and Clouds clash and refuse to share the sky, Earth's colors are threatened until crayons create the biggest rainbow they can.

"The arrival of donkeys, a zebra, monkeys, and a slew of other animals upends the narrator's plans for a very serious book"--Provided by publisher.

Jess is a superstar on the field and on the court but a disaster in the kitchen, much to the dismay of her chef mother, until the mysterious witch Ms. M teaches Jess and her best friends Sadie and Maya all about growing herbs and using them in cooking. Includes a recipe and tips for young chefs.

"Louise has a new neighbor, the creative and offbeat Andie--but can they overcome their differences and be friends?"--Provided by publisher.