Nobisso, Josephine

Discusses three major forest fires in the United States and Canada, including events leading up to them, how they were fought, and their after effects.

A bedtime tale in the dark evokes the wonder of the whale as it swims, smiles, and sings.

Grandpa's love of life insures that he is still present, after his death, in the lives of all who loved him.

A scrapbook provides many memories of good times enjoyed with Grandma.

Although favored by their king, his charitable wife, and their peace-loving son, ungrateful villagers turn away and bring disaster upon themselves, then, when they have nothing left, repent and ask the queen to intervene on their behalf. Includes an explanation of the religious bases of the story and an explanation of the symbolism therein.

On the day of a royal wedding in a kingdom where everyone has grown careless in the practice of their Catholic faith, a poor widow helps reveal the true value of the Mass.

Discusses three major forest fires in the United States and Canada, including events leading up to them, how they were fought, and their after effects.

Josephine tries to tell her new American class about her life in Naples, Italy, but her teacher misunderstands what she is saying and thinks she grew up on a farm.

Numerals one through ten divide up by their respective dance styles of classical, boogie, and western line dancing, until their competition ends in tolerance.

Presents creative writing exercises that focus on the use of adjectives and nouns. Features scratch and sniff pages, electronic sounds, comic book spreads, and Greek chorus characters.