102

In "102," celebrated Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell invites listeners on a charming nighttime journey as young George, after being sent home sick from school, encounters a whimsical cricket that shrinks him down to explore a mysterious world beyond his bedroom. Guided by the insect, he ventures through his moonlit yard to a cozy mouse family’s home, where he learns he must help Mama mouse prepare a special 102-bean soup for her ailing son. This enchanting tale weaves themes of curiosity, kindness, and generosity, ending with a delightful invitation for readers to embrace the magic of their own imaginations.