It's almost Groundhog Day, and the town of Piccadilly is all a-buzz because Gretchen Groundhog will not Go Out. Her Great-Uncle Gus is too old to look for his shadow anymore--now it's Gretchen's turn. But she's too shy....
This Thanksgiving, there's a turkey to shout about―and Max is the one who picked it out! Join him and his family on this wonderful day, when cousins come to play, neighbors come carrying pumpkin pie, and there's plenty to be thankful for. Everythin...
Max and his family celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah. Max takes the menorah down from the shelf and polishes it. His sister picks out the colorful candles, the blessing is said, and the family exchanges gifts with one another....
Rhyming text describes the many and varied things that fathers do, like teaching you how to ride a bike, reading your favorite books over and over, and comforting you when you wake up from a scary dream....
Max and his family prepare to celebrate Passover. In cumulative verse, Max and his sister Ruth shop for matzah in the Passover aisle of the grocery store. The family gathers for the traditional Seder that celebrates this holiday of freedom....
"Apple's watercolor depictions of the day are trim and airy.... She captures many loving moments between parents and child; particularly winsome is her picture of "You make a lap,/I take a nap."..., a happy, winning mood prevails." --Publishers Weekl...