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K-3I Like to Read series.
To each of Bear's raves about the beach--"I like the sun"; "I like to swim"--Chipmunk replies, "Not me!" Meanwhile, winking watercolor and ink illustrations show what Bear misses: Chipmunk tossed by a wave, pinched by a crab, etc. A note-perfect punch line--"'Why did you come?' said Bear. 'I came to be with you.' said Chipmunk"--makes a pleasing valentine to friendship.