-love the black and white silhouette images interspersed with the other illustrations (especially the pirate one at the beginning)-pen and ink, but illustrations have a print-like quality to them-also a slightly retro feel: a family spending the summer day outdoors, doing old fashioned activities...
A cute story about a boy who wants a pet but his parents say they are too big or too busy. When he sees a turtle at the park, he thinks it will make the perfect pet (and fits his parents' criteria). He soon discovers, however, that the turtle may be happier back at the pond. The last two pages o...
"Nana, aren't you afraid in the city? It is busy, loud and filled with scary things."A little boy goes to stay with his grandmother, but is afraid of the city. But Nana knits him a cape that helps him to be brave as they go out and explore. The city is still busy and loud, but the illustrations c...