Harriet Ziefert

When Lucy is first adopted from a shelter she seems like the perfect puppy, but soon nothing can make her stop howling--not even a visit to a dog psychologist--until her new owner discovers that Lucy needs a stuffed friend.

A stuffed rabbit learns much from Charlie, his constant companion, including the meaning of the words "loud, " "ouch, " and "messy, " but also about saying you are sorry and knowing you are loved.

"Song-like rhyming text invites readers to guess what different components add up to. For example, a secret's part whisper, part keeping mum, and a certain kind of fruit is part peach and part plum (a nectarine)"--

Describes the preparations for Passover and the traditional celebrations, including saying the Kiddush, setting the seder plate, and eating matzo, and explains the religious and historical significance behind each tradition.

George and Lily are not happy when their mother goes away on a business trip, but telephone calls, e-mail, a calendar, and special activities with their father help make the time pass quickly.

Illustrations and rhyming text present dozens--or half-dozens--of pigs, tulips, apples, eggs, socks, babies, and more. Includes related activities.

The classic tale of the hen who has no one to help her grow, harvest, and mill the wheat, but several who want to eat the fruit of her labors.

A farmer makes a series of trades and ends up with the dog he had at the start.