children's stories, american

The umbrellas Little u keeps in her sound box prove very useful to her uncle, an umpire, and others, where it begins to rain.

A child tries a variety of ways to dissolve anger.

Alex feels that he does not have much in common with his stepfather Jake until a fuzzy spider brings them together.

An apprentice witch who is assigned to help the bungling old Tooth Witch is magically transformed into the Tooth Fairy.

A collection of eight stories, based on Jewish folklore and religious writings, illuminating the meaning and miracles of Hanukkah.

Presents an account of the early career of Ted Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, describing how he adhered to strict literary guidelines while writing "The Cat in the Hat.".

Collects the adventures of five little monkey siblings who get into trouble by jumping on the bed, baking a birthday cake, and washing the car, all while avoiding the watchful gaze of their mother.

Fifteen stories relate the experiences of teenagers working for many different reasons in a variety of jobs.

A collection of stories based on Mexican American lore, including the title selection in which Joey's date to the school dance, Marlen, is distracted by a well-dressed stranger who literally burns up the dance floor. Presented in English and Spanish.

Contains ten stories by leading children's book authors, each of which features the phrase "I told you so, " including selections from Johanna Hurwitz, Barbara Ann Porte, David A. Adler, and others.