Giselle Potter

A little girl who has made her own dollhouse from a box and her vivid imagination has trouble playing with her friend Sophie's perfect dolls and dollhouse, but when Sophie comes to visit she is afraid that her handiwork will not be good enough for Sophie.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text follow two sisters as they demonstrate some things they envy about each other, but agree that one big sister and one little one is best.

Through rhyming text, farm animals are asked if they have items needed to prepare for a snack and bedtime, such as wool for a blanket, down for a pillow, and milk to drink.

After promising never to lie, Libby learns that it's not always necessary to blurt out the whole truth either.

Playful puppy Pekoe and his good friend, Olive, an old dog with short legs, have different approaches as they enjoy a visit to the park, get caught in a thunderstorm, meet a chipmunk, and face a bully.

Having twelve toes has always caused problems for young Sixto, but especially when Boss Nova Boombatz lures him into the town of Ear's business of making grape juice when he would rather just play. Sixto Poblano really sticks out in a crowd. That's because he has six toes on each foot. And evil Boss Nova Boombatz, the head of all things grape, thinks Sixto has real potential. A boy with extra footage could really help him make grape juice! And so...

Describes the hard work, cooperation, and enthusiasm needed to make music and participate in a band.

"In October 1918, during World War I, nearly seven hundred American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines with no prospect of rescue. Allied troops did not have access to their location, and every attempt at communication provoked more casualties. Their only hope -- to dispatch a trained messengre pigeon to reach help miles away. This unforgettable story celebrates courage and determination in its most vulnerable form. Cher Ami's fearless flight...

Illustrates that we are all connected and that no one goes through life--or builds anything--all by themselves.