Julie Fogliano

"The cyclical nature of day and night frames a heartfelt exploration of the shared experiences that bring us all together."--

"Two friends share their delight in the little things that set them apart, and the big things that bring them together"--

Advises the reader about what to do, and not do, in order to successfully spot a whale, such as wrapping up in a not-too-cozy blanket, ignoring the roses, and especially, being patient.

Two girls quickly become best friends, even before they learn one another's names.--

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text explore the nature of connection and relationships.

"Después de un invierno lleno de nieve, un niño y su perro deciden que ya es suficiente de ese color castaño que se ha quedado en el paisaje y deciden resolverlo haciendo un jardín. Cavan, plantan, juegan, arreglan, esperan... y esperan, y esperan... hasta que por fin, el marrón cambia a un tono más alegre, señal de que la primavera está en camino."--Publisher's website. Simple text reveals the anticipation of a boy who, having planted seeds...

Simple text reveals the anticipation of a boy who, having planted seeds while everything around is brown, fears that something has gone wrong until, at last, the world turns green.