Play with Me!

“Young children will related to Pop’s exuberance and exasperation while also appreciating that sometimes you just want to do your own thing. . . . A nice, gentle reminder that it takes two to make a friendship work.”—Kirkus

“Pip the pig and Nico the bear agree to play together—an ordinary enough idea that proves to be anything but. . . . That these pals are evenly matched in passion and determination makes their reconciliation all the more satisfying.”—Publishers Weekly

“A playful story about two friends at a crossroads . . . The watercolor illustrations, outlined in ink, are lively and appealing.”—Booklist

“A fun book that teaches youngsters about compromising and the importance of being a good friend. The adorable illustrations are simple and allow readers to focus on the two playmates. The characters are delightful and animated.”—School Library Journal

“There’s more than a bit of Elephant and Piggie here, and repetition and short sentences puts this well within the reach of beginning readers, but the book also will easily serve as fodder for a creative, bouncy storytime.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books