From the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Assassination Vacation" comes an examination of the Puritans, their covenant communities, deep-rooted idealism, political and cultural relevance, and their myriad oddities.

Where the wild things are. Max makes mischief, sails away, tames the wild things and returns home for supper. A kiss for Little Bear. Little Bear's drawing for Grandmother inspires a kiss from her to hen to cat to skunk to little skunk and back again until it finally reaches Little Bear. Little Bear's visit. A visit to Grandmother and Grandfather's house means a perfect day of fun for Little Bear. Mr. Rabbit and the lovely present. A little girl...

On a trip to the country, a little dog named Muffin encounters all kinds of new and puzzling sounds.