Alien Tomato

Kristen Schoeder, Mette Engell (Illustrator), Page Street Kids (JUL 14) Hardcover $17.99 (32pp), 978-1-62414-976-4

It’s red, round, and has just crash-landed in a lush summer garden. In Alien Tomato, a lively crop of animated veggies rally round their silent new addition, much to the dismay of a practical groundhog. Is it an ordinary ball or an alien tomato? Colorful illustrations brighten adorable peas in a pod, an enthusiastic carrot, and their pals as they welcome the mysterious orb in this lighthearted tale featuring community, friendship, fun, and surprises.