All Lucy wants to do is play with her brand-new, bright red wagon. But her mother has other plans for her-and the wagon. Lucy must go to the market and buy vegetables for dinner. Lucy doesn't want to do chores! But she sets off for the market nonetheless, hauling her red wagon with her. Before long, her ordinary trip becomes a high-seas adventure, a ride through outer space, and a day at the circus. As long as she has her red wagon, not even chores can get in the way of Lucy's fun. New York Times bestseller Renata Liwska's most vibrant art ever takes center stage in this imaginative book for the youngest of readers.

The Little Red Wagon will resonate with people who remember a simpler time. When a child's imagination allowed them to play and explore the world around them. The magic of the little red wagon will inspire families to reconnect and enjoy the simple pleasures of play while disconnecting from the electronic world and reconnecting with their children.

Come with Jonathan on a journey as he sets out to discover what makes his heart full. Little Red Wagon centers around friendship and accepting one another's differences. With charming animal characters and captivating rhyme, it's a story that any child will adore!

Ernestine has never been camping before, but she’s sure it will be lots of fun . . . won’t it? An endearing story about a girl’s first experience with the great outdoors. My aunt Jackie invited me to go camping with her and my cousin Samantha this weekend. I’ve never been camping before, but I know I will love it. Ernestine is beyond excited to go camping. She follows the packing list carefully (new sleeping bag! new flashlight! special trail mix made with Dad!) so she knows she is ready when the weekend arrives. But she quickly realizes that nothing could have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent, never mind fall asleep in it, or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish — eep! Will Ernestine be able to enjoy the wilderness, or will it prove to be a bit too far out of her comfort zone? In an energetic illustrated story about a first sleepover under the stars, acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer K. Mann reminds us that opening your mind to new experiences, no matter how challenging, can lead to great memories (and a newfound taste for s’mores).

The setting is a small community with close proximity to beaches and small family run shops. The red wagon is a central figure in the family and taken many places and known to the neighbourhood. The inspiration for the book came from a sighting I had of a young child holding a pumpkin while being pulled along a busy street. I felt I could develop something from that hence following him through the seasons. The winter season is in the planning stage and the red wagon is safely tucked away from it. The audience for this would be 4-6 age range but hope it has some appeal to adult readers as well. I look forward to sharing it with my great-grandchildren and get their reaction. Valerie teamed up with pleasure and produced the wonderful images so for that I am very grateful.

This beautifully produced book takes a fascinating look at the panorama of American history over the past century, as told from the perspective of one of its most enduring toys--the little red wagon. Photos.