Merl and Jasper's Supper Caper

A parent might reach for this book when their imaginative child starts asking what their toys or drawings do when no one is looking. It's a perfect story for the budding artist or storyteller who loves to mash up different worlds. The book follows Merl the cat and Jasper the dog, characters in a drawing who leap off the page in search of supper. Their quest takes them through the pages of several classic fairy tales, where they encounter familiar characters and comical problems. The story champions creativity, friendship, and curiosity. For ages 5 to 8, it's a wonderfully clever introduction to the idea that stories are living worlds we can play in, and it reinforces knowledge of classic tales in a fresh, funny way.