Five year old Sharlie has a new baby sister, Sissy. She doesn't think much of her, but Sharlie finds a new very best friend: her dad.They do everything together. They read together, play together, sled together.Then one day Sharlie takes her very first ride on the subway to go to the famous Haymarket in Boston with her dad.Together they have an unforgettable adventure.

This lovely book is perfect for sharing with little ones, aged 2 to 7, who will delight in helping to tell these endearing Christmas stories themselves. In The Christmas Mice two little mice help Santa Claus deliver presents that have fallen from his sleigh. In The Smallest Christmas Tree everyone is buying big trees apart from Mrs Angel who lives in a tiny cottage. Luckily the Christmas tree man takes pity on her and gives her a little tree to plant in her garden. Meet the Boy Who Stayed ...

The Adventures of Hope is a story about a dog and her love for her family. Hope is a very fierce and loyal dog who has taken it upon herself to be the protector of the children as they venture into the world full of unforeseen dangers; Hope is there to protect them and keep them safe, at all costs.

The classic tale of Beauty and the Beast will capture the heart of every child. Perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves, children will be thrilled by the adventures of the young heroine as she gradually discovers the goodness beneath the outwardly terrifying exterior of the Beast. This attractive new version is retold with warmth and sensitivity, and illustrated with lively decorative pictures by Annabel Spenceley.

One day at lunch time, Greenleaves bumped into Bonky and Scruffy – or should I say, they bumped into him? You see, that's how Bonky got his name – but, how did Scruffy get his name?Adults and children will giggle alike, as they meet these two funny and adorable animals in The Great Green Forest!

In Idiom Language: This book is a drop in the bucket when it comes to idioms. I got down to brass tacks when writing this book. I was hoping to give you field day and make you crack up. So lend me your ear to read something doozy. Make no bones about the method to my madness. Its time to read all the mumbo jumbo. In Plain English: This book is a very small part when it comes to idioms. I became serious about writing this book. I was hoping to give you an enjoyable day and to make you laugh. S...

A little blue bird disobeys her mother and gets into trouble. When she gets lost, she finds a friendly pink cloud to help her find her way home.An entertaining story with a teaching message for very young children. Colorful illustrations follow the story line.

Donald Henderson is horrified when his (extremely embarrassing) grandfather begins to question authority. A dark meditation on free speech and the price of freedom.Originally published in 2041 AD, edited by Jane Yolen. Republished in Bruce Coville's solo collection, ODDLY ENOUGH.

Will McGill is about to start 3rd Grade. On the first day of school, everything goes wrong. He tries desperately to get to school but finds trouble at every turn. On his journey, Will finds a hat but doesn't realize it has a special power. Can Will discover what his new hat can do in time to save his day?

Did you ever look up to the sky and wonder what is in the clouds? Well here is four stories about the little men that live in the cloudsChapter one. "The Man Who Sells the Clouds"Chapter two "The Man Who paints the sky"Chapter three "The day the "Wind Man" lost his machineChapter four "The Visitor in the night"

Cocoa is a chubby, little pony. He’s the biggest small pony people have ever seen. He dreams of being slim enough to take little kids on trail rides. Cocoa embarks on an ambitious weight loss plan and exercise routine.He works hard every day, but unfortunately, he doesn’t lose any weight. He’s fit, and he’s faster and stronger but not any smaller. Still sad, Cocoa is resigned to stay in the corral alone. Then, one day, a boy has an idea and Cocoa finally gets to join his friends on...