DePaola, Tomie

Hired by the wise old Grandmother Witch, Strega Nona, to take care of her house and garden, Big Anthony disobeys her order to never touch her special pasta pot.

Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.

A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.

Presents the featured story in which Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to Earth; and includes a visit with the Pueblo Indian people of Taos, New Mexico, as well as reviews of similar books.

Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins and their fifteen children, a rabbit family, work together to plant their garden.