Kari and her mom go on a hike in the woods. They watch a deer leaping through a clearing and settle down for a picnic lunch as a deer has a picnic of her own. Readers will see both Spanish and English phrases in this story.
Jim finds the best gift for his mom.
Frightened and lost in the large store Benny remembers what Mom told him to do.
Where can a spider find a lullaby and a quiet place to sleep?
Sara's outdoor flowerpot has an Easter surprise.
This poem describes what might happen if moose go walking "barefoot" in the mud.
Melinda left her bunny at the library; now the boy who's playing with it won't give it back.
Julia wanted a place that was all her own.
Fly is on a mission to make Horse laugh.
Amanda finally solves the problem of a boy who chases her on the playground.
Lucy's brother and his friends think they have a perfect name for the new puppy--until they find out it's a girl.
Isabel learns just in time to speak up for what she wants.
All the cowboys at the Circle S Ranch could yodel better than Davy--until one freezing-cold night.
Duncan is welcomed at Joey's home.
Todd chooses a commission over an allowance then makes it "work."
Animals dance in the crisp autumn breeze.
This poem imagines what an ant's home might look like underground.
Tex and Indi trick-or-treat with their friends Niko and Kate. Kate learns not to be scared of people in costume because they're only pretending.
Jamie has won a horse but where will he keep it?
A child's sled races down the hill--without him in it!
This girl realizes that it's no fun to be with a cranky person.
Audrey finds a new friend who shares her interest in art.
A family goes downstairs and leaves for the shopping mall where the stairs go down with them too!
Tex and Indi have a fight but learn a few valuable lessons as they work things out together.
Sam helps Dad wash his pickup truck.
