Celebrates many ways of enjoying a day when the calendar is blank--no homework, no soccer practice, no anything--from building a fort to lying down and watching the clouds change shape.

A lyrical ode to summer evenings spent playing outside as a neighborhood glimmers with giggles and games. It's that special time of evening, when the hours and the possibilities seem endless: Light is fading. A buzz of excitement and wonder takes over the neighborhood....What outdoor adventures await? Join a diverse group of suburban kids as they dash and dodge in classic street games like tag and kick-the-can and reconnect with nature's simple pleasures...

A New York Times bestselling author's entertaining take on a quintessential outdoor experience-and why sometimes the best memories are a result of the unexpected-with laugh-out-loud illustrations. A family's excited to go camping! But they don't know what they're doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see Campingland, a perfect indoor camping theme park! Perfect temperature. Perfect "fishing." Perfect "animals." But PERFECTLY BORING! Will they...

"Books in the Toddler Tools series help ease the many trying transitional times that are part of every toddler's day. This book demonstrates, teaches, and celebrates the steps for preparing to go outdoors, being outdoors, and then accepting when outdoor time is over"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside en he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs..."

Publisher Annotation: Since the magic and warmth of fire was discovered long ago, campfires have protected, aided, and inspired us. Perhaps most importantly, they've brought us together. In this gorgeous picture book, a girl and her father build a campfire together to keep the cold at bay. But as they welcome passing travelers--from musicians to animals--they create a community, fostered by a crackling fire and its comforting warmth.