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Jane Yolen poetically reminds young readers that a simple box can be a child's most imaginative plaything as artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses.

"There are many opinions about whether kids have too much to do. Important questions include: Do kids have too much homework? Are kids too involved in sports? Do kids need more free time? By looking at each question from two sides, readers can see how opinions can influence people's thinking"--Back cover.

"Rhyming couplets celebrate the varied aspects of snow from a preschooler's perspective. Mixed-media collage art shows small children engaging in a range of winter activities, including skating, throwing snowballs, and making snow angels. A final page shares age-appropriate information about snow" -- Provided by publisher.

"An Easter adventure following the Easter Bunny as she hops through your favorite places [in New York City], spreading hoppy-ness to those she meets along the way!"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, the joy of [children] playing shines through in . . . photos from more than forty countries around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Gerald the elephant tries to tell Piggie that ball-throwing is serious business, but Piggie just wants to have fun.

"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.

An imaginative girl spies a piece of wood and tries to get it to play with her, but the piece of wood would rather be napping.

"From catching fireflies to going to the zoo to learning how to swim, there are so many summer activities to look forward to. This . . . adaptation of 'The twelve days of Christmas' celebrates and rewards a productive school year with all the adventures that the summer months have to offer"--Provided by publisher.

"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.