children's stories

Biography of the American author, illustrator, and animator whose drawings include many details and whose characters are often warm and friendly.

A biography of the children's writer known for her varied novels and interest in African American history.

A biography of the well-known author of "The Little House on the Prairie," describing the pioneer experiences that provided the basis for much of her writing.

Children's author and illustrator Patricia Polacco recounts her life and describes how her daily activities and writing and drawing process are interwoven.

n account of the Canadian poet and novelist's life after being born nearly blind.

A collection of modern stories and traditional folk tales about ghosts and other spooky things by such authors as Margaret Mahy, Judith Gorog, and Virginia Hamilton.

Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries.

A biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who actually lived in the little houses about which she wrote.

A biography of the author of the well-loved "Amelia Bedelia" books.

Discusses the life and career of the writer famous for having created the Boxcar Children.