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Elisa Kleven’s beloved little blue crocodile, Ernst, stars in this story about two brothers. While sensible Sol collects things like feathers and shells, Ernst has a more whimsical approach: He wants to collect puddles and all they reflect–clouds, stripes, colors, and stars. Ernst’s imagination soars once he begins his amazing collection.