The Donkey Egg, Hardcover

Featuring Bear and Hare from their Caldecott-Honor winning Tops & Bottoms, the Stevens sisters celebrate perseverance and teamwork in this laugh-out-loud story of triumph over trickery.

Bear would rather sleep all day than work on his farm, and Fox knows just the kind of help he needs--a donkey When Fox tricks Bear into buying a donkey egg, Bear can't wait for it to hatch so he can meet his new friend. But donkeys don't come from eggs And when the "egg" finally opens, Bear gets a fruity surprise. Luckily, Bear doesn't have to face disappointment alone . . . Hare is there to help

Janet Stevens is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books, including Tops & Bottoms, a Caldecott Honor Book. Visit her online at janetstevens.com.

Susan Stevens Crummel is the author of The Little Red Pen; and Texas Bluebonnet Award winners Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! and Help Me, Mr. Mutt!
Visit her online at susanstevenscrummel.com.