Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes (Paperback)

When Commander toad finds a new planet that seems the ideal place for a picnic for his tired crew, he and Lieutenant Lily go down to look around first, only to be swallowed up by giant grapes.
 
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Looking for a spot to have a picnic, Commander Toad and the rest of the crew of the space craft "Star Warts" land on the mysterious Planet of the Grapes. Will the space explorers be safe on this strange planet? Four-color and b&w illustrations accompany the text of this beginning reader book.

Multifaceted author Jane Yolen spent her childhood in New York City, Virginia, and California. She attended Smith College, and after graduation began working at the Knopf publishing company. Yolen writes for adults, young adults, and children. Her first book for children, PIRATES IN PETTICOATS, was published in 1963. Her son, musician Adam Stemple, frequently collaborates with her on the songs that appear in her books. Jane Yolen is admired for her skill as an author, poet, playwright, and anthologist.