Sam Bear invites his friends to his house for a Halloween party and an unforeseen problem results when everyone brings popcorn to eat.

ANIMAL STORIES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). After a long winter's hibernation, Brunothe marmot wakes up to discover the most beautiful dandelion outside his burrow. The two quickly become friends and when the dandelion asks Brunoto help her, he has to trust her that everything will be fine. So, as she asks, he blows her seeds away into the wind, only to find that he's left without a friend anymore. He's sad at the loss of his dandelion, but after another...

Simple text featuring short vowel sounds includes such humorous situations as pets flying in jets, a pup in a bathtub, and Nell falling down a well.

In a bad mood, Jenny does not know what she wants to do, but refuses whatever is suggested to her.

Introduces very young children to the shapes of everyday objects, combining simple and boldly colored illustrations in the signature style of the creator's beloved Miffy series.

"Inspired by the many bicycle libraries that have opened all across Africa, In a cloud of dust is an uplifting example of how a simple opportunity can make a dramatic change in a child's life"--Page 4 of cover. 5-8 years.

A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness.

Gram is making jam. The rats attack! Can Ann, Fran, and Stan save Gram, and the jam?

When Noel and his Grandpa Will go fishing, Noel learns about how things were when his grandfather was little.

Willie solves the mystery of the disappearing ducklings and involves the motel staff in the rescue operation by telling them that the ducks belong to everyone.