"Pears are the best! Just give them a chance. They'll make you want to jump up and dance!" A cute rhyming story about kids who love pears - and one who doesn't. As the children walk through a farmer's market, they try to encourage their friend to give the yummy fruit a try. The boldly coloured pictures will capture the little ones' attention, and the sturdy pages will last for years to come. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Gail Tuchman has headed educational, trade, and professional development programs at Scholastic, Inc., Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, and Classroom, Inc. She is also the author of more than 65 children's stories, plays, and books. Kathy Voerg was born and raised in a small town in the Hudson Valley but moved to NYC to study illustration at Pratt Institute. Her love for creating art for children began in college and she has been fortunate enough to be able to work as an illustrator for children's books, magazines, toys, and paper products. She currently lives in Lodi, NJ and spends her free time laughing, drawing, and enjoying nature with her amazing family and friends!