Ten-year-old Jim and his father, who work together on a boat, use the power of love, nature, music, and the help of some dancing alligators, to outsmart a greedy stranger who tries to steal Jim's flute.
From a wrinkly baby rhino to a kitten's cute paws, mothers love their babies just as they are. Back matter includes photos and factoids about each featured animal.
A little yellow pickup truck longs to be included when larger, more powerful vehicles help build a children's park, but he is soon given a task that is just right for him.
When Mrs. Moose yearns for a real turkey for Thanksgiving, Mr. Moose sets out to find one for her, but Mr. Moose cannot figure out why Turkey runs away in fright when he is invited for the holiday dinner.
"When Mr. Goat learns that it's Valentine's Day, he sets out in search of gifts for his first love, but his choices are a little unconventional"-Provided by the publisher.
A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal and trying not to be noticed, is given hope when he sees a trapped bird find its freedom.
While on a school field trip to an orchard to make cider, a young immigrant named Farah gains self-confidence when the green apple she picks perfectly complements the other students' red apples.
A young girl named Callie learns that her family will be moving from their house to a smaller apartment, and must have a yard sale to downsize their possessions. Callie is sad to see strangers bargaining for precious family mementos, but she eventually realizes that home is about family rather than things.
After his death, Sailor Boy decided to stay at Port Carrick lighthouse with his friend, the lighthouse keeper, and when disaster strikes, he is there to help.
Every time his family gets excited over something Baby James can do, big brother Shane demonstrates that he can do even better, from burping to rolling over to walking.
A boy and his father come from far away to visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the conflict.
Tells the story of the faded wooden cart that was borrowed to carry the body of Martin Luther King, Jr. through the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, on the day of his funeral.