Numeroff, Laura Joffe

Because the restaurant has no more stew, and the grandmother who makes it is out for the evening, two friends find a different way to enjoy themselves.

Otis plans a surprise party for his best friend, Sydney, and although he has put the wrong date on the invitations and no one else comes, the two still have a wonderful time together.

Even though animals don't normally wear glasses, cook, or read, if you use your imagination you can see them doing these and even more fantastic things.

A girl's father really wants a dog, but the landlord doesn't permit pets in their apartment.

Various kids describe their feelings and how they cope with their mothers' breast cancer.

Presents back-to-back stories about sisters and brothers doing the same things for a younger sibling, each story arriving at the same conclusion that giving love is the best thing they both can do.

Beatrice doesn't like books or libraries until on one forced visit to the library with her brother she discovers the children's room.

Contains ten easy-to-make recipes simple enough for the youngest baker, including peanut butter munchies, old-fashioned oatmeal cookies, and jumbo chocolate chip cookies, includes a story in pictures, where a boy visits a mouse's house.

When she grows taller than Mark, Amy is afraid he doesn't want to be best friends anymore.

A guide to choosing and caring for your own pet monster, which includes useful information such as "monsters love country western music" and "monsters love to buy gum.".