Anna Grossnickle Hines

A young boy imagines himself to be different types of trucks as he plays in the sand.

A mouse tries on the shoes of various family members, from Daddy's great big clompy shoes and Mommy's clappy high-heeled shoes to those of Brother and Baby, but only one pair is just right.

Joe is the last one in his class to line up for a walk to the park, and he lags behind all the others, but he sees a lot more than they do.

Donnie and Gramma, who is in a wheelchair, take an imagined walk to the seashore and smell the salty breeze, walk barefoot on the warm sand, observe animals, and build a sand castle.

A child proudly shows off her very own brand new big bed while also telling herself that she can deal with fears about sleeping in it for the first time.

When Grandpa dies, Holly and Glen remember the special times they had together, gardening, reading, and learning about butterflies.

Molly is making a dandelion wish when she decides that the moon will make a wish with her, and as a result the wishes of all her family members come true.

The wind provides the opportunity to feel it blow, hear it sing, and sail a kite.