Ever since Uncle Emilio gave Dani a dinosaur costume for his birthday, Dani has been misbehaving by acting like a dinosaur, and his sister can hardly wait for her birthday to see what Uncle Emilio brings to her.
Explains, in brief text and illustrations, the meaning of the terms "aunt" and "uncle" and describes their roles in a family and their relationship with their nieces and nephews.
Despite serious obstacles and setbacks, Sarah Jean's Uncle Jed, the only African-American barber in the county, pursues his dream of saving enough money to open his own barbershop.
When ten-year-old Emma Burblee's beautiful but snobbish parents banish her to Nummington for the summer with her loathsome Uncle Simon, she is befriended by the seemingly magical town baker, Mr. Crackle, who soon becomes a target of Simon and his associate.
Presents the text of Jane Austen's novel about Miss Fanny Price, the poor relation of a wealthy family who possesses only natural goodness to aid her against a witty and lovely rival as they compete for the man they both love, and includes a selection of contemporary materials on issues addressed in the story, and critical essays.
After his house burns down, twelve-year-old Wyatt Reaves takes off with his uncle, and the two of them drive from town to town for six years, earning money mostly by fighting, until Wyatt finally confronts his parents one last time.
Three children grow up with their hard-working mother's stories about her rich uncle back in Mexico, but when they save money for a visit, they learn a surprising truth.
A big rainstorm and a power failure during a Fourth of July picnic in honor of Uncle Chente cause a change in plans, resulting in a very special family gathering.
