Mrs. Jenkins teaches the Franks a valuable lesson in appropriate behavior after they spend the day annoying, teasing, tricking, and bullying their classmates.

Jennie is as close to her grandfather as a mouse can be, and when he suddenly dies she keeps thinking she sees him turning a corner, sitting on a bench, heading for the pier, or walking along their beloved beach, seeking the elusive Queen's teacup seashell.

It's Halloween, and Max and Ruby are going trick or treating. Max wants to carry his candy, but Ruby says no. Will Max ever get his own treats, or will he have to trick Ruby?

Illustrated nursery rhymes highlight words for parts of speech, actions, colors, numbers, opposites, greetings, and more. Includes a note from the author.

The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes, Nora succeeds in playing the secret song she's struggled hard to learn. You Can Do It,...

In this story based on true events, a treasured wooden chair is passed down from family to family, with each new owner carving the word "welcome" in a new language.

Ruby wants to play school, but her brother Max is only interested in playing with his cars.

Emmett loves pigs, but when his parents refuse to move to a farm or let him raise a pig in their apartment, he runs out of ideas.

After their van and the killer whale water slide break down under the strain of their excessive weight, the Gulps decide to eat right and exercise.