Laura Gehl

Progressively larger groups of animals try to share a limited number of scooters, cookbooks, nap mats, and underwear.

"Frog can hop. Pig likes to flop. When Frog makes a big drop, will Pig help?"--

"The bond between two trees, Apple and Magnolia, takes center stage in this picture book that explores the power of unlikely friendships and that includes an author's note that further explores how trees communicate"--

"Pig makes art. Cat does not like the art. Will Cat have a change of heart?"-- Pig is painting, but Cat is not impressed; while Cat naps, Pig paints spots on him, which could mean the end of their friendship.

"Egg is too scared to go trick or treating, until Peep finds a way to help her overcome her fears"--

"Cat wants to nap, and Goat wants to eat; what could go wrong?"--

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text challenge the idea that boys and girls should each wear only certain colors or play with certain toys, and encourages them to be true to themselves.

"A clever pup ends up in a cozy home, and she'll do anything to stay there. She impersonates everything the lonely homeowner needs--a pillow, a footstool, a jacket. But in the end, being herself works best"--

"Baby botanist studies plants. In her lab coat, she looks at plants both large and small. She finds plants growing in many places. Can plants grow on water? What foods come from plants? How does a seed grow? Find out with baby botanist!" --

While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by himself atop the beautiful fjord. But when it's time for the Viking Games, everyone must participate. Will Leif let down his clan . . . or surprise them?