Audrey Vernick

Encourages the reader, through practical advice, to support his or her buffalo's desire to play the drums, even if he has quickly lost interest in other activities in the past.

Born with a long, fluffy, fuzzy, furry tail, young Scarlet discovers how scary it can be to stand out from the crowd on her first day of preschool, where new friends and her own enthusiasm lead to a celebration of individuality.

"When a young boy gets a cold, he just wants his mommy. But his stuffy nose makes it difficult for him to call out to his mom--not 'Bob,' who happens to be the family dog"--