Proimos, James

More than anything, an old man wishes he were young again--until he spends the day with his grandson.

Sixteen-year-old James "Hercules" Martino completes twelve tasks while spending two weeks in Baltimore with his Uncle Anthony, and gains insights into himself, his uncle, and his recently deceased father, a self-help author and daytime talk show host who was beloved by the public but a terrible father.

When Todd's parents are too busy to take care of him, his television steps in to handle the parenting.

A young boy who has always been allowed to express his feelings as loudly as he wants teaches his citified aunt to do the same.

Bonnie O'Boy really wants a bicycle, but when she gets one, she forgets to do something that is very important.

Presents more humorous stories about Johnny Mutton, the young sheep raised as a regular boy.

A kind-hearted sheep in human clothing enjoys entering a cooking contest, planning a birthday party, and participating in a staring contest, but each event has an unexpected result.

Ricky Smootz is very afraid of everything, especially Keanu Dungston, the bully who terrorizes their middle school, but with advice from his grandmother Ricky transforms himself into Cowboy Boy and stands up to Keanu and his henchmen.

A collection of comical poems by James Proimos which reflect on the joys of being a child.

Lerch the fish is lonely, and after trying to befriend some unreceptive--and inanimate--objects, he finally succeeds in finding a friend.