In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a rose, some lace, glitter, and other items associated with Valentine's Day.

"Quackers has always believed that he is a duck, but when he meets new friends who look like him and call themselves cats, he has to find a way to combine the best of both worlds"--

During a family reunion, cousins C. T. and Lea are bored until they find home movies hidden in the attic from when their grandfather was a boy, and they discover that cows, pigs, and chickens are not the only creatures living on the family farm.

"When a penguin finds a hat floating by, she discovers something inside . . . baby penguins!"--

Mama Bear tries to hustle her cub through the day's activities and errands, but Bella Bear insists on going her own pace and showing Mama the value in taking her time.

Amelia Bedelia has a wonderful time at her first slumber party.

This is a book about dinosaurs. No it's not. Dinosaurs are not allowed. Oh. This is now a book about avocados! Sorry. We deleted those too. FINE. This book is about--nope! Forbidden! Maybe you shouldn't even try reading this book...But what could possibly be inside?Discover just what can happen when ideas are erased instead of expressed.

"When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there's no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the faucet? What happens once he's inside?"--

When Greg decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Loded Diper, he doesn't realize what he's getting into, but he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and moneney troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

Sister, who constantly feels overlooked, especially when the family gets a pet of Brother's choice, decides to send him letters expressing how she feels, and to her surprise, he thoughtfully responds.