Rosemary Wells

Max and his sister Ruby go on an egg hunt and vie with each other for the prize--a chocolate chicken.

When Max's new tiny bug friend gets sick after playing together all day, Ruby suggests taking her to the vet.

On Christmas Eve, McDuff's persistent "woofing" begins to annoy Fred and Lucy, but it leads to the rescue of Santa, whose sleigh has gotten stuck in the snow.

When Fiona forgets to bring the cupcakes to school for Felix's birthday, she begins to feel guilty after she tells a tale that gets three second graders in trouble.

Max and his big sister Ruby disagree about which of their toys to invite to Grandma's birthday party.

"Noisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn't sure they can survive it! The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes,...

In this story based on true events, a treasured wooden chair is passed down from family to family, with each new owner carving the word "welcome" in a new language.