imagination

"Want to learn how to play the harmonica? Or how to look at the sun through a pinhole viewer? There's so much to be learned and a whole universe to be explored simply by reading a book. Poetic and fun, this celebratory invitation to reading reminds us that books--no matter how they are consumed--grant readers of every background the same abundant opportunity to let their imaginations soar. It's no secret why books are the very best kind of friend"--OCLC.

"Ty turns an ordinary day in the sandbox into a fun beach day. He wiggles his toes in the sand, finds seashells, builds a castle, and splashes in the ocean. When his neighbor's beach ball flies into his backyard, Ty learns that a beach day is even better with a friend"--Provided by publisher.

"Whether it's a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal's whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it"-- Provided by publisher.

Jonah tags along when Maise takes the dog, Tinker, out, and he turns their walk into an exercise in imagination.

"Blob is a creature of indeterminate kind. Blob can be a giraffe, cotton candy, and even an octopus. It's not until a certain someone continuously calls them "Bob" that Blob starts to question who they really are. After a series of funny yet enlightening discoveries about all the possible things they can be, Blob realizes that the best thing to be is...Blob. (With the L.)"--Provided by publisher.

"Seki transforms himself into an old lady selling cheap candy, an avant garde artist who uses a very unusual medium,and even a marionette who mimics his own antics in miniature. Will Seki's artistic abilities land him a job as a manga artist?"--Back cover.

"Seki's desktop renovation is fit for a TV show. He adds turf just to create crop circles, and lures beetles and cicadas... until a larger predator shows up. Seki's building a kaiju with a secret inside for the school fair. And can Rumi rescue Jun's doll from the path of vigilantism...?"--Back cover.

"Esther Gold loves Halloween more than anything in the world. So she is determined to go trick-or-treating again this year despite the fact that her parents think she is officially too old...But when the night rolls around, something feels . . . off. No one is answering their door. The moon is an unnatural shade of orange. Strange children wander the streets, wearing creepy costumes that might not be costumes at all"--.

When Grandma comes to visit and a young boy's parents leave, readers follow their journey into the lush, undiscovered world of nature, and lose themselves in the exhilarating power of pretending.

A young girl imagines herself as a ballerina while getting ready for bed.