The secret bag ends up in the northern sky, forcing all the animals to share winter and summer equally. Illustration by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey. There is always room for one more in this story from Russia. An ant sheltering from the rain under a mushroom is joined by more and more creatures. When the animals wonder how their mushroom umbrella could accommodate them all, a frog explains what happens to mushrooms in the rain.
Illustrations provide visual clues to the mushroom's growth.
Mustard, the family cat, is old and in pain. Eight year old Alex understands it is time for Mustard to die peacefully, but he knows he will miss the pet that has been part of his family all of Alex's life. This short, tender story encourages discussion of veterinary check-ups, pet care, the grieving process, and loss of a pet. Gannett, Ruth Stiles. A Newbery Honor book.