Friendsgiving

In immersive photographed scenes and dialogue-heavy narration, the handmade anthropomorphic pals from Snow Much Fun!—apricot-colored fox Ginger, white bear Berry, and cornflower blue rabbit Willow—head out for a bike ride on a “great day in fall.” After biking to the top of Lookout Hill, the trio decides to visit the farmer’s market, where they run into old friend Honey, a yellow bear, and Honey’s friend Rowan, a raccoon. The group gives thanks, goes apple picking, harvests crops, and finally throws an autumnal celebration. The story focuses more on friendly connections than on narrative arc, but it generously emphasizes the importance of meals cooked and shared with pals. Ages 4–8. [em](Sept.) [/em]