Alison McGhee

Because their dreams of daring adventures go against the cautious teachings of their nations, Firefly and Cricket set out on their own, find a home with kindly Vole, and together help a grieving "miniature giant" named Peter.

A young witch is determined to teach her baby sister about humans and the mysterious things they do on Halloween, like trick-or-treating. The little witchling surprises her older sister by getting lots of candy on Halloween. However, when they try to get back home on their broom, the load is too heavy and the little witchling will have to make a choice.

Ten-year-old Julia Gillian's best friend is keeping secrets, their beloved lunch lady was replaced by a tyrant, and trumpet lessons prove difficult, making it hard for her to follow the music teacher's advice to "look for the joy."

A young girl wants to fly like a witch on a broom, and one special night, through enormous effort and with the help of her brother, her black cat, and an owl, she fulfills her dream.

A father tells his young son the story behind each of his tattoos.

A big boy and his best stuffed friend seek the courage to move to a gigantic new bed.

As they dance, wiggle, and boogie together, fathers assure their sons that they can become anything they want and that they will always have their fathers' support.