Farmer Brown and his brother, Bob, both white, and a farmyard menagerie with big personalities star in this lighthearted duo of books geared for beginning readers. Anticipating the pleasure of hiking, fishing, and picnicking together, Farmer Brown, Bob, and the animal crew pile into the pickup truck headed to Breezy Lake at the opening of Duck Stays in the Truck. When they arrive at their destination, all set off in separate directions to fish, picnic, and hike; all that is, except Duck, who stays in the truck. A campfire and marshmallows bring them back together, and even Duck exits the truck to share in the fun. On a hot summer day, Farmer Brown and his animals head over to Bob's to cool down in Pool Party! One duck, two brothers, three chickens, and four pigs take to the swimming pool's water with ease. But five cows do not want to be splashed, crowded, or overwhelmed with loud noises, so the others obligingly climb out-until the hot sun sends them back into the splashy, noisy, crowded, and fun pool. (Ages 3-7)