Who wants to go to bed when you can play with dinosaurs, have a tea party, or get a piggyback ride from Papa Bear? Brother Bear and Sister Bear are doing everything they can to postpone their bedtime -- even if that means putting Mama Bear and Papa Bear to bed first!

    A demon in the guise of a magic pot outwits a greedy rich man and brings wealth and happiness to a poor old fellow and his wife.

    A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness.

    30 full-color illustrations.

    Through thoughtful and fanciful questions Ashford explores what we risk when we ask for love and what special rewards may be waiting for us in return. Subdued watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the book's gentle tone and important message. The perfect book for any occasion when a gift of love is needed.

    . . but just once, Lola wants to make Charlie jump. Lola tries absolutely everything she can think of, including practical jokes, dressing up like a creepy ghost, and telling a really scary story. But no matter what she does, nothing seems to work! Will Lola ever make Charlie jump?

    When a greedy king exploits her voice to capture a unicorn, Zoe rebels and helps the unicorn escape. Then her faith and courage lead her to the land of the unicorns, a place of happiness where at last she is somebody indeed.

    There were ten in the bed and the little one said Roll over, roll over! But who were the ten? And what happened to them all after they rolled out of bed? All is revealed in this bedtime tale featuring a small child and an assortment of soft toys.

    A sparkling short story from the bestselling author of The Oyster Catcher, available exclusively in ebook.

    Suddenly he feels a light tap on his shoe, and a strange and magical adventure begins.

    “Richly colored pictures capture the droll humor of [Helga’s] clever, determined fight to garner impressive riches.”--Booklist

    But do not fear, lively rhymes and merry illustrations by Colleen and Michael Glenn Monroe lift spirits and let readers know that not even the Humbugs can dampen Christmas cheer.

    Shunned at school because he sprouts flowers every full moon, Rink Bowagon makes a special pair of shoes for a classmate who is able to appreciate his unique abilities.

    'The impact of its peaceful message will reverberate long after the last page is read.' --H. Outstanding Children's Books of 1987 (NYT)Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1987 (NYT)Notable 1987 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children)1987 Choices: The Year's Best Books (Publishers Weekly)1987 Children's Books (NY Public Library)

    In it, Anansi the spider learns that you usually have to work to get the things that you want, and that it is never a good idea to be too greedy!