Rhyming text describes a young girl's efforts to put her unruly stuffed animals to bed.

The coyote asks a cowboy named Tornado Slim to deliver a letter to the sheriff of Fire Gulch City, and as Slim embarks on his journey, wearing the special hat given to him by the coyote, disaster strikes.

Luigi, a birch leaf, finally accepts the advice of nearby Evelyn Evergreen and lets go of the tree that has always been his home to fly into the autumn sky.

Farmer Fred, various members of his family, his animals, and his neighbors each have a favorite time of day.

A boy's parents help him adjust to his new stepfamily when his mother remarries after a divorce. Includes note to parents.

"A storm is coming to coastal North Carolina. Amy and Elliott - volunteers at the local dog shelter - have a job to do. The rescued puppies need to get to higher ground, and fast! The kids scramble to get the puppies into their cages, and then the van of volunteers and dogs is on its way. But they are one puppy short. Did it run off in the rain? Is it back at the shelter? An old book, a series of riddles, and a spooky storm all lead to a mystery only...

"There is nothing sweeter than arriving at the playground, seeing it empty, and knowing you have it all to yourself-the silent comfort of playing alone. Maggie is overjoyed to have that solitude to make her Salad Pie. But then Herbert saunters over and wants to play too. "I'm making salad. Salad Pie. And don't you touch it!" Herbert just wants to help, even though Maggie makes it clear she won't let him.Then her imaginary pie takes a spill, and she...

The story of the birth of Jesus, presented in language appropriate for developing readers.

During summer vacation at their grandparents' farm, Luke and Sarah are in charge of the petting zoo, and must wrangle all of the sheep, goats, chickens, cows, and bunnies when they escape.