A young girl tries to persuade her father that he is the one who should sleep in a special, little bed while she shares the big bed with Mommy.

When a lazy bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, she asks Horton, the elephant, to sit on her egg--which he does through all sorts of hazards until he is rewarded for doing what he said he would

Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.

This beautifully illustrated lullaby book features shimmering salmon fry, a long-legged baby moose, feathery eaglets, and fifteen other Northwest animals bedding down for the night (or day!). Rhythmic and soothing four-line stanzas describe the animals' habitats and sleeping patterns.

Six stories relate the adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys

After her mother leaves home suddenly, thirteen-year-old Sal and her grandparents take a car trip retracing her mother's route. Along the way, Sal recounts the story of her friend Phoebe, whose mother also left.

When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note saying that Gabe has gone fishing and will be back in a week. He tries out several substitute monsters, but finds that none are as perfect as Gabe.

Max, a naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.