A good book for reading/looking at one-on-one, as most of the story is told through the pictures.

See also: The Pink Hat by Andrew Joyner ( )

With only 2 words this book tells the story of one red scarf, and how much it is used and enjoyed by all. Simple yet powerful illustrations carry the message, that many can benefit from one simple object. ( )

When Bear loses his cozy red scarf while out walking one day, it is found and then lost again by a series of woodland creatures, each of whom uses it in a different way. From the raccoons who use it in a game of tug-of-war to the mice who use it as a trampoline, the red scarf is many things to many animals. Eventually though, when too many animals try to claim it as their own, it comes apart. Is this the end, or can the scarf be 'found' again...?

A sweet story, featuring an extremely simple textual narrative - other than the occasional sound word, the text consists solely of the words 'lost' and 'found' - and lovely pen and ink and watercolor illustrations, Lost. Found. is the sort of book that rewards a slow and personal perusal. The artwork by Matthew Cordell really is quite engaging, expanding upon the minimal text in amusing and entertaining ways, with its depiction of the various animals' fun and games. The ending, in which everyone works together to 'find' (that is to say, to knit) the scarf again, is quite heartwarming. Recommended to anyone looking for sweet picture-book stories suitable for younger children, that feature minimal text and maximum pictures. ( )

On a wintry day, a bear loses his soft red scarf. The wind carries it *whoosh* to a pair of raccoons who use it to play tug-o-war. When they run off, a beaver dons the scarf as the perfect winter hat...until it gets tangled on a tree branch. The scarf is lost and found by a series of animals, including a fox and a couple of rascally squirrels, who use it as everything from a swing to a trampoline.