Herman's Vacation

PreS-Gr 2—Herman the bear and Henry the raccoon have different ideas about what constitutes a fun camping trip. Herman wants Henry to be happy on their holiday, but because money is tight and they cannot afford to go to Jelly Bean Falls or Cake World, the friends travel by donkey to a rugged campsite called Lucky Well. They bring with them overstuffed backpacks twice their size, but it keeps feeling like something essential is missing for Henry—like some hot chocolate or his sofa and TV. Herman and Henry send postcards to their respective uncle and aunt, Herman describing all the fun they're having and Henry asking Aunt Winifred to please send supplies. There are seven flaps to open in this beautifully illustrated story about the sacrifices and compromises of friendship. The details in the drawings add humor and heart.