Johnston, Tony

Even though they are not in the same class, two young friends are glad that they decided to give school a try.

The people, animals, and objects on the farm explain their relationship with the dirt, which is used and needed by all.

The wind blows an apple off a tree, a worm eats a tiny hole in it, a bird pecks at it, and a boy eats it, spitting out the seeds--from which an apple tree grows.

In Los Angeles there lives a family with strong family bonds that gives random acts of goodwill and kindness to improve the lives of the people in this poor and sometimes violent community.

Lizzie meets an elderly man and his companion, Cecile, at the park, but Lizzie is afraid of dogs, so she relies on her new friend to help her take things one step at a time.

Told in verse, a boy encounters first grade--with all its peaks and valleys, but most of all with new friends.

As the heat of the desert day fades into night, various nocturnal animals, including bats, coyotes, and snakes, venture out to find food.