William Steig

Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.

On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers.

Horribly hideous Shrek leaves home and terrifies everyone he encounters in his search for his equally ugly bride.

Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.

In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn into a rock but then can not hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again.

Spinky is convinced that his family hates him and goes off to sulk in his hammock. His brother and sister try to make amends. His mom even brings him a beautiful tray of food. But nothing can get Spinky to stop sulking-not even a circus passing by on his street! Will Spinky ever cheer up? Spinky Sulks is another delightful tale from the incomparable William Steig that will leave readers of all ages smiling. Spinky Sulks is a 1988 New York Times Book...

A bored witch causes trouble when she decides to take revenge on an old man, but her mischief leads to a happy ending.

One day, as fate would have it, Zeke Pippin moseys outside, finds a harmonica in the street, and is soon regaling his family with the prelude to La Traviata. But when his mother, father, sister, and brother promptly fall asleep, Zeke wonders how he can "go on living with such nincompoops" -- and runs away from home. After several other would-be music lovers pass out when he starts to play, Zeke concludes that his harmonica has magical powers, and...

While on a picnic with his parents, Toby makes a simple event a grand adventure as he pretends to be an array of wild animals, including a bat, an owl, and a turtle.

Two children play a game with a rabbit, who gives them choices he pulls out of his hat.