Moncure, Jane Belk

Word Bird puts words about Thanksgiving in his word house--Pilgrims, Indian corn, wigwam, pumpkin pie, and others.

Word Bird puts words about Easter in his word house.

When his father brings him some new word puzzles, Word Bird makes up more words with his friend Hen. Each word that they make up leads them into a new activity.

Describes a vast array of smells, from a baking chocolate cake to the earthy scent of the garden.

Examples from daily life characterize honesty.

Mousekin's mommy reminds her it is a special day, but the little mouse cannot seem to figure out why.

A magician named MacFiddle has a magic riddle show.

The magic monsters visit and study about the planets.

A brief story emphasizing the use of the letters "u" and "g" in various words.

A brief tale showing how "o" and "g" can be combined with other letters to form simple words.