Hughes, Shirley

A boy describes all the things that he and his younger sister do together.

A young girl describes many examples of hiding: children at play, parents reading, the moon behind clouds, flowers underground in winter, and the dog at bathtime.

The death of Bob's cat prompts his friends and family to give him a surprise birthday party and a very special present.

Molly is lonely after her family's move from the city to the country but she adjusts with the help of her new next-door neighbors.

A youngster is upset by the loss of his favorite stuffed dog.

Charlie Moon spends the summer at the beach with his aunt, who owns a novelty shop, and his cousin Ariadne, who is not his favorite person.

Dad's decision to solve the Patterson family's overcrowding problem by building an extension on their house brings both excitement and an unexpected problem.

Preschooler Alfie has pleasant outdoor adventures with various family members, including his sister Annie Rose, Grandma, and Dad.

"It starts out as a regular trip to the store with Mom, but then Lily does a dreadful thing: she flings her beloved stuffed toy, Bobbo, high in the air, only to have him land on top of a school bus just as it's pulling away! Lily is inconsolable. What if she never sees Bobbo again? Little does she know (though the reader can see) that Bobbo is having an exciting adventure at school--and will be well cared for until he finds his way back to Lily."--Publisher's website.

Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.