When I finished City Dog, Country Frog, with words by Mo Willems and pictures by Jon J. Muth I wondered if it would be something a parent would read to their child. It is about friendship, and loss. I shared it with Kiwi, who absolutely loved it! Thought it was great for reading to and with children, might even get a copy for the shelf in the house. (It really is a wonderful book, but it did make me cry)! This is also a four season book, and the illustrations are wonderful. I'd say, give it a try! :-) (Later: Tall Reader agreed with Kiwi). :-)

Here's another charming picture book from Wong Herbert Yee: Who Likes Rain? Follow a little girl, and her yellow umbrella, as she discovers who needs rain, who dislikes rain, and who loves the rain. Delightful!

Follow along as a fox looks for some place dry in Watersong, by Tim McCanna and illustrated by Richard Smythe. As with so many picture books, it's best when you read it out loud. I loved the sound of the words.

Reading Hermit With Dog