When his father takes him to visit the Louisiana bayou, Buster sends postcards to his friends back home telling them about the Cajun language, learning to catch crabs, and keeping watch for a swamp monster.
Uses humorous, illustrated postcards to describe the correspondence between a father and son as the son expresses his desire to be brought home from summer camp. Includes some removable sheets in enclosed envelopes.
When his father takes him to visit Vermont, Buster sends postcards to his friends back home telling them what he is learning about maple syrup and the "mud season.".
A collection of letters written by children traveling in Russia tells about the cities, the trains, the flag, the food, the holidays, and other aspects of this country.
Great-aunt Gladys sends postcards from her travels to young Susan, who is inspired to work and dream, and save until she too can travel around the world.
Ana and Lily join Ana's father and Henry the Steinway on a world music tour, visiting Tokyo, Paris, Buenos Aires, Hamburg, and finally London, where they play in the Children's Music Festival.
Buster and his father visit South Dakota and send postcards home describing their visit to the Crazy Horse monument, their experience with buffalo, and more.
Aunt Olga shows Anna, a favorite niece, her collection of Christmas postcards and they decide to write a few of their own over tea. Includes illustrations of historical postcards.
