Books with title THE PICNIC

Stitched with socks, one by one. Stuffed with fluff, and full of fun. Sockheadz live in a land of joy that welcomes every girl and boy! Join these adorable Sockheadz friends on colorful adventures in these irresistible padded board books in the Sockheadz series! Product Features: * Attention getting illustrations * Classic story basics to promote the joy of reading through illustrations and inspiration for learning with parents. * Supports hand / eye coordination * Padded board construction for quality and long life with a touch of sensory soft cover treatment * Child safety tested

This is an engaging story about the picnic outing of a trio of bears. The three cubs, Daisy, Lily and Spike, are attemping to enjoy a nice picnic, but Spike continues to have his dining interrupted by an assortment of harmless insects.Unfortunately, Spike is afraid of bugs. Thus, when a bee shows interest in Spike's honey sandwich, he becomes alarmed and flees in panic. He eventually discards his sandwich and hides beneath a garbage can.His amused but sympathetic friends, Daisy and Lily, come to his aid. They encourage him to leave his hiding spot and rejoin their picnic. The two bear cubs try to reassure Spike that the bee had no intention of harming Spike and that there was no reason for him to be afraid.Spike is ultimately coaxed back to their picnic site and decides to eat some potato chips. He rummages around in their picnic basket to locate a bag, but just as he closes the lid to indulge in his snack he spots a spider scurrying across the basket.Once again panic ensues and Spike flees the scene. The girls resume their efforts to comfort Spike and explain that it really is sort of silly to fear such small creatures. He finally returns to the picnic site with Daisy and Lily, and the friends share chips and dip. Just as Spike is beginning to nibble on a chip, he feels something land on his back. While he tries to pay no attention to this unexpected visitor, Spike is overcome by giggles. He explains to Daisy and Lily that the insect creeping through his fur is tickling him, and he cannot contain himself. Lily looks and discovers a fly. Once she notices the small insect, it flies away.As their picnic outing draws to a close, the friends begin to clean up their refuse and belongings. As they do so, Spike thanks his companions for helping him realize that there is room for all creatures, big and small, on the planet.By sharing this story with their children, parents can help them realize that there is no need to fear insects or spiders. Many children have an aversion to these tiny creatures, and it is important that they realize such fear is unfounded. This enchanting tale will be enjoyed by children ages 2 to 10. Read it at bedtime, naptime or any time!

The sky is bright. The morning is green. What a glorious day for a picnic!So it is that a large and jubilant mouse family pile into their old red truck and go bouncing down a shady country road to the lake. Out comes the big picnic hamper. Out comes the bat and ball and Grandpa's banjo. Out leap nine little mouse children, running through the field flowers to water's edge.But wait a minute! Are there really nine? Somebody seems to be missing. And nobody will be happy until she is found.Emily Arnold McCully's lush summer-drenched watercolors tell a story that needs no words, filling the pages with the giddy joys of a large family picnic and the pluckiness of one small mouse who left it behind.

Mr. Pig wants to look his best when he asks Miss Pig to join him for a picnic. So he takes the advice of his friends Lion, Fox, and Zebra, and borrows something special from each of them. Mr. Pig thinks he looks pretty handsome-but what will Miss Pig say? This hilarious tale will have readers laughing aloud while it imparts a gentle message about being happy with who you are. "Children will love the perky porcine star of this cheery tale." (School Library Journal)