Dan Santat

Harold and Hog are best friends, but they are very different. Hog is careful and worries a lot, while Harold cannot help but smile all the time. Does that sound familiar? It should, because Harold and Hog are just like Elephant and Piggie! One day, they decide to play a game and pretend to be their favorite book characters. Harold puts on glasses to be Gerald, and Hog wears a pig nose to be Piggie. But there is a big problem. Carefree Harold is terrible at pretending to be a careful elephant, and worried Hog is struggling to be a happy-go-lucky pig. Can their friendship survive this hilarious game of pretend? You will laugh out loud as you watch these two pals try to act completely out of character. This funny, clever story explores the joy of imagination and the wonderful realization that it is always best to just be yourself.

There is a major crisis brewing, and it is all about snacks. Four hungry friends have gathered together, but there is one giant problem staring them right in the face. There are only three delicious cookies to share among the four of them. Hippo, Croc, and the two Squirrels are absolutely determined to make sure everyone gets an equal amount. But how can you divide three cookies equally among four friends? The math just does not add up! As the friends try to figure out a fair solution, the tension begins to rise. A nervous Hippo is getting so stressed out that he might just accidentally smash all the cookies into tiny crumbs before anyone gets a single bite. They need to act fast and use their best problem-solving skills to save snack time. This hilarious, fast-paced early reader is packed with funny dialogue and silly panic, perfect for kids who are just starting to read on their own.