Story of a small boy whose father takes him for a walk and shows him new things and places. Along the way, the son is looking at things differently from his father. While the father wants to show his son the huge universe, the son prefers to look at snails, the grass and other close things. This unusual walking journey brings them closer.

"Mr. Barleycorn picks a green baby growing on his land, unleashing the incredible power of nature. When zucchinis flower in the kitchen and carrots sprout out of their television, Mr. Barleycorn's wife insists that the Greenling has to go. But the bounty and beauty of nature have a strange power - the power to bring a whole community together"--Publisher's website.

Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.

A young, curious brick travels around the world and visits brick structures around the world curious as to where she will end up.