Grindley, Sally

As he turns eleven years old, Max, an English boy, exchanges letters with his favorite author, from whom he receives some advice about writing a play and about coping with his mother's new boyfriend.

As he turns eleven years old, Max continues to exchange letters with his favorite author, from whom he receives some advice about writing a play and about coping with his mother's new boyfriend.

A young homeless boy, living secretly in a stable, learns what it is like to be part of a family when he witnesses the birth of Jesus and is invited to join in the rejoicing.

Collection of 14 stories by a variety of authors on such subjects as Indian elephants, giants, ghosts, measles, magpies, and Dad's old working boots.

Focusing on the "ee" sound, this book tells that Queen Ella has cold feet and readily accepts any warmth she can get.

Follows the activities of a group of young students in their ballet class.

A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.

A collection of eight new or retold stories, illustrated by various artists, which feature such things as an ill reindeer, an elf who gets locked in the workshop, and a boy who cannot decide what he wants Santa Claus to bring.