The last remaining orange tree on a Southern California street brings together neighbors of all ages as they face their problems and anxieties, including the possibility that a mysterious stranger is a threat to their tree.

As ten-year-old Oona and younger brother Fred conspire to break their sick cat Zook out of the veterinary clinic, Oona tells the story of Zook's previous lives.

Illustrations and rhyming text follow a brother and sister and their friends as they play lively games of good guys and bad guys, portraying pirates, cowboys, and more.

"This middle-grade novel takes place in Pittsburgh in 1952-53. The protagonist is Franny, a young girl of imagination, curiosity, and stubbornness. While recovering from polio, she begins a correspondence with a flea named Fleabrain"--

Jake is tired of his copycat little brother Pete, until the day when Pete's help is required in the rescuing of Jake's cat.

During his family's eight-day celebration of Hanukkah, eight-year-old Henry learns the pleasure of giving and overcomes his fear of dogs.

Three friends find humorous solutions to several problems as they spend a sunny afternoon together.

When two sisters have to move into the same room, they use tape to divide the room into different shapes so that each one can have her own space. Includes related activities.