DePaola, Tomie

In this retelling of the Norwegian tale, a traveler from Finnmark and his polar bear help scare away the trolls that harass Halvor and his family every Christmas Eve.

The Hopkins bunnies learn they can do a much better job of planting the radish garden when they take turns and cooperate.

Discusses the composition of quicksand and rescue procedures.

On Christmas Eve, Santa rushes to get dressed so he can deliver presents to the children.

"A houseful of relatives turns 'Mrs. C.' and Santa's Christmas into a string of surprises, from the arrival of a pet polar bear to Cousin James B.'s flaming plum pudding"--OCLC.

Presents a variety of facts about popcorn and includes two recipes.

Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.

An illustrated retelling of seventeen parables used by Jesus Christ in his teachings. Includes "The Good Samaritan," "The Lost Sheep," The Laborers in the Vineyard," and "The Prodigal Son.".

The inhabitants of a New England village never make much fuss about Christmas until a new family moves in and celebrates the holiday in a special way.