Indoor Lily Pad

A gigantic hardcover picture book was resting wide open across the living room rug! Sprawled across both pages was the glossiest, bluest pond I had ever laid eyes on, complete with dinner-plate lily pads. Naturally, I backed up three stomping paces, wound up my springy legs, and launched forward in an almighty flying leap! Slaaaap! My plush tummy smacked flat against the shiny, cool paper. Not a single droplet of water splashed, just a solid thud that ruffled the page margins! I slid an inch across the smooth surface and propped my chin up with both paws, grinning right at a painted bullfrog. Outstanding dry-land diving!