Zolotow, Charlotte

John's best friend tells everything he knows about John, the secrets they share, their likes and dislikes, and the fun they have as friends.

Originally published as: When I have a son. A young boy describes how he will treat his son.

A child reminisces about her old dear friend who now has a different friend, and though she is bereft, plans to find a new friend herself.

John is tired of having his little brother Timmy always tagging along with him until Timmy gets a friend of his own.

Two little girls take a walk on a cold snowy day.

Together Lewis and his mother remember Grandpa, who used to come in the night when Lewis called.

A little girl tries to get her busy mother to play with her by doing a series of silly things, from pouring water on her head to climbing into the big wastebasket.

Captures some of the joys and beauties of each season.

Thomas lacks self-confidence in making new friends until he goes out trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

A young girl learns that the really important things in life remain the same from one generation to the next.