Judy's big plans for the summer seem ruined when two of her best friends go away, and then her parents leave her and Stink with Aunt Opal, but a new "thrill-a-delic" plan has her racing toward fun.

Children pout when the rain begins, but, soon, properly dressed, they enjoy playing outdoors in the rain.

"Jane Yolen poetically reminds young readers that a simple box can be a child's most imaginative plaything as artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses"--

Young Dave and his dog find a den of baby skunks inside an old rock wall, and one of the little skunks is white.

"A young boy and girl, with very different ideas about what they want to play, face off during a play date"--

When Dave's mom tells him to take the baby skunks back to where he found them, he is sad. If only he could find a secret hiding place.

Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game.

Waking up far too early for her sleepy family, Rosie finds the family dog Mr. B. is a willing companion for her crack-of-dawn imaginary adventures.

Margaret, who only speaks English, and Margarita, who only speaks Spanish, meet in the park and have fun playing together even though they speak different languages.

After a fun-filled summer, Alfie Jakes' mother things she should have playdates with her neighbor Hanni. Alfie isn't sure she will enjoy the playdates until Hannie shows her a basketful of kittens. Can Alfie take one home, or is she still allergic like when she was young girl?