Pinky's Fair Day — Valeri Gorbachev

The county fair is finally coming to town! There is much work to be done before the big day begins. Pinky is content to watch his neighbors get ready until he hears the Hedgehog Brothers were complimented for helping others. He too wants to be called a great helper! Pinky isn't a great helper, though; he creates a mess everywhere he goes. When he runs into someone who really needs his help, Pinky must find it in himself to be the best helper he can be. Valeri Gorbachev's simple, yet impactful story takes readers with Pinky on his journey through the community. Whimsical illustrations in bright watercolors are sure to delight readers as they learn about the intrisic rewards of helping others.