Julie Fogliano

Offers encouragement and supplies, from a snack and a blanket to a map for finding the way home, to a loved one who may be facing a new challenge.

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.

Children excitedly discuss the details of their upcoming birthdays.

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.

"Un libro sobre las pequeñas cosas que separan a los amigos y las grandes cosas que los unen."--Back cover.

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...

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.