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Contains poems for individual and multiple voices that follow the experiences of a group of four friends as they spend a happy, creative summer playing together.

When three little bears play in the snow, they pretend to be "snow bears" and their mother goes along with the game.

Neighbors Perky Otter and hard-working Bert the Beaver seem to be complete opposites until Perky learns that work is not all drudgery and her neighbor learns that play can actually be fun.

Biscuit, a little puppy, makes friends with two kittens.

Honey the cat is determined to play with Happy the dog, even though he is trying to sleep.

Simple text and illustrations describe how a young dinosaur stomps, hops, pounces, and plays outdoors with other animals until it is escorted home.

Whether the day is cloudy or sunny, it provides lots of opportunities for fun and entertainment.

Ever since they were Snotsippers, Jack and the girl have fought, until one day she steals his bike and as he and the Amigos try to recover it, Jack realizes that he is growing up and must eventually leave the "goodlands and badlands of Hokey Pokey.".

Four young crocodiles find all sorts of ways to keep busy on a rainy day.

A compilation of poems about kite flying, fishing, sledding, swimming, and other outdoor activities.