On a warm spring day, a young boy asks his beloved father a simple question. "Who owns the sun?" His father wisely explains that no one can own the sun… nor can they own the wind or the stars. But when the boy overhears a shocking conversation, he must ask his father the most difficult question of all, "Can one human being own another?"Since it was first published 30 years ago, Who Owns the Sun? has touched generations of readers with its enduring message of freedom and the power of the human spirit.

    And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved.Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies.--School Library JournalAs encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius, Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living.--Publishers Weekly

    In 1984 the first book was 'Poems and Rhymes'. In between these releases, the information was re-sequenced. The material within 'Once Upon a Time', 'Time to Read', and 'Stories and Poems' of the 1988 editions comes mainly from the 1984 editions first two titles of 'Poems and Rhymes' and 'Stories and Fables'. The third book 'Children Everywhere' does not have an equal in the 1988 edition set. The inside front says 0716601885, however this may be an ISBN for the entire 1988, 15-book set.

    Recounts the story of Benjamin Franklin's life and his many activities and achievements.

    Now, for the first time, three of his very best I Can Read Books are together in one volume. Small Pig runs away from his farm because it is too neat and shiny. He wants lots of good, sticky mud. He tries a swamp, a junkyard, and a big city, without any luck. Where can he find what he is looking for?When seven mouse boys are tucked into bed, they ask their papa for a story. He does better than that - he tells them seven Mouse Tales, one for each of them to fall asleep to.When Mother and Father Elephant are lost at sea, their elephant son is left all alone. But not for long. Uncle Elephant comes to the rescue - full of wrinkles, stories, and just the right song for any occasion.Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel is at his very best in this collection of funny and gentle stories perfect for any child just learning to read.

    Young readers will be fascinated to find out what flower can be used to make a doll, which flower flavors tea, and which flower farmers feed to chickens.Author Jerry Pallotta and illustrator Leslie Evans have collaborated to produce a stunning bouquet of words and pictures about the world of flowers–one of nature's most beautiful gifts.

    in full color. "An ancient history lesson emerges from this account of the way the Greeks tricked the Trojans and rescued Helen of Troy. The book is well tailored to younger readers with careful explanations and short sentences; a pronunciation guide is appended. Drawings portray the story's main events. A nice supplement to units on ancient Greece or mythology."--Booklist.

    The King and Queen of the country next to Fairyland long for a child and are finally blessed with a daughter, the Princess Niente.

    . . with very different results. The text appears in the middle of the page, and two sets of pictures, above and below, show the same actions in two very different cultures: a small African village and a modern suburban setting. . . . The format makes this an interesting picture book. . . . Children will enjoy finding the similarities and differences for themselves.-- School Library Journal.

    But she is crushed when her father proudly gives her a kite he made himself. Valiantly Jenny tries to hide her disappointment, but in her heart of hearts she knows the plain white kite is never going to fly like the beautiful one from the store. And she is right; the homemade kite doesn't fly at all. Jenny is ready to give up, but reluctantly seeks the help of her neighbors and friend. With some yarn, a magazine cover, and a candy wrapper, Jenny and her father work together to give the plain kite a colorful tail. And as the kite finally takes to the sky, Jenny is about to see her birthday present in a whole new way.A story about the magic of kites and fathers, The Most Beautiful Kite in the World is filled with the warmth of community spirit and family love.