The Puddle

David M. McPhail, Author, David M. McPhail, Illustrator Farrar Straus Giroux $5.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-374-46030-3

A boy and some imaginary animal playmates have fun despite the weather. ""This delectable rainy-day adventure showcases McPhail's singular ability to blend fantasy and reality,"" said PW in a starred review. Ages 2-5. (Mar.)

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