Deborah Ruddell

In a watery mirrorthe rugged raccoonadmires his faceby the light of the moon:the mysterious mask,the whiskers beneath,the sliver of cricketstill stuck in his teeth.Take a lighthearted romp through four seasons in the forest with these whimsical poems. Marvel at the overachieving beaver, applaud the race-winning snail and its perfect trail of slime, or head off to be pampered at a squirrel spa.Warning: Deborah Ruddell's quirky cast of animal characters...

Take a bite out of the calendar with this cheerful collection of delicious seasonal poems, each one an ode to a favorite food! Dive into a watermelon lake and sing the praises of mac and cheese in this playful and poetic celebration of food. In spring, bow to the "Strawberry Queen" and eat "Only Guacamole." In summer youll meet Bob the Ogre, who only eats corn on the cob, and in fall, you can learn "21 Things to Do with an Apple." And then in winter,...