Although Pinkerton sets the worst example in his obedience class, he manages to fetch a burglar and save his family.

Louis' best birthday present comes from his Uncle McAllister in Scotland, a tadpole! Everyone is stunned to see Louis' new pet, Alphonse, grow and grow and grow.

Harold draws a picture for his room with his purple crayon, all the while changing perspective within his creation.

Georgie, an almost homeless ghost, searches for a new home to haunt after his previous "landlords" disrupt his routine.

A small boy helps one of the old folks next door remember when she loses her memory, in this gentle, beautiful story of sharing.

Max is the hero of this beloved children's classic in which he makes mischief, sails away, tames the wild things, and returns home for supper.

Plucky Flossie Finley asks a clever fox to prove that he is a fox before she will be frightened of him on her way to deliver a basket of eggs. Narrated by author Patricia McKissack.

Meryl Streep reads this enchanting tale by Beatrix Potter. The curious and disobedient Peter Rabbit learns that indeed he should have listened to his mother's warning about Mr. McGregor's garden. Ages five and up will appreciate why this story has captured the imaginations of children around the world for years. It comes packaged with a second story, The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, which is also read by Meryl Streep.

Strega Nona's meddling assistant Big Anthony is determined to prove to the townspeople his knowledge of the magic secrets contained in the pasta pot of Strega Nona. In so doing, he unleashes a torrent of pasta which threatens to engulf their little Italian town.

With the addition of a baby sister, Peter faces growing up.

Since it was first published in 1964, Whistle for Willie has delighted millions with the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog.

What is wisdom? Petunia, the silly goose, learns a bit of philosophy sure to be long remembered.

James Marshall retells the familiar tale in which one of three pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head.

The tomten, an elflike creature, wanders through a lonely old farm to see that all is well. He comforts all of those that he comes into contact with.

Three bears come home from a bicycling trip through the woods to find a little girl "all nice and cozy and fast asleep" in Baby Bear's bed.