Krensky, Stephen

A retelling of a traditional East African tale in which a clever hare finds a way to outwit the lion that is terrifying all the other grassland animals.

Describes an incident in the early life of George Washington, which provides a glimpse of his relationship with his mother.

A traditional sixteenth-century Japanese folktale about a swordsman who encounters a warrior during a ferry ride across a river.

Arthur and his friends help Buster study for an important test so that he will be able to move on to the fourth grade with them.

Presents biographical information about President Barack Obama, covering his upbringing and early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, efforts in Chicago as a community organizer, and first several months in the Oval Office, with photographs and event timelines.

Introduces young readers to the history of pizza and how it gained popularity the world over.

Christopher Robin leads Winnie the Pooh and his friends on an expedition through the Hundred Acre Woods.

Relates some of the exploits of Pecos Bill, the extraordinary cowboy who was raised by coyotes, rode a mountain lion, and used a rattle snake as a rope.

Francine is embarrassed by her hand-me-down bike but when it is stolen her friends rally to find the thief.