Harriet Ziefert

Rhyming text and illustrations invite readers to join the parade of animals as they all head to the beach for a beach party. On board pages.

Short rhymes point out traits that characterize different animals, such as an owl's keen eyesight or the beauty of a butterfly's wings.

When Max learns that his mommy is going to have a baby, he talks and sings to his unborn sibling but he can't seem to make the baby come out sooner.