Johnston, Tony

Presents forty-two poems--some funny, some poignant and philosophical--about dogs and their attributes, including their loyalty to people, their love of food and smells, and their varied appearances and personalities.

Miguel figures out a way to save the beloved maguey plant in his Mexican pueblo.

A big, bulky, brave bull named Bernardo is infuriated by anything red.

A witch's hat causes its owner some problems when it turns into a bat, then a rat, then a cat, and still won't behave after that.

Brief, humorous rhymes describe animals both ordinary and unusual, including a rooster, a javelina, and a python.

Pa and his family pack up their belongings and undertake the difficult journey to a new life in the West.

Rhyming text describes the behavior and characteristics of cats.

In this adaptation of "The Princess and the Pea," the wealthy daughter of a Texas rancher devises a plan to find a real cowboy among her many suitors.

Arturo and his family and friends share all kinds of experiences living in the barrio of East Los Angeles--reclaiming their names, playing basketball, championing the school librarian, and even starting their own gang.

Ten-year-old Juma and his aunt Aida plan to surprise his Kenyan village with an appearance by Father Christmas and find that they themselves are surprised.