children's stories, american

Timothy and Melinda anxiously anticipate their explorer grandmother's arrival for Christmas, as she rushes through various adventures to make it home in time.

Henry gets much more than he bargained for when he sends for the panda offered on the back of a cereal box.

Born with his head on backwards, King Wacky proceeds to do everything in a backward way.

When the Muchmore children start taking in stray animals, their parents are at first good-humored, but then the town animal shelter closes, business booms, their parents become impatient, and the children operate their haven in secret.

Christopher drifts too far away from shore while snorkeling in the pond, then panics when he can't touch bottom. His dog comes to his rescue.

A boy discovers the devil in a kitchen drain and fearlessly deals with him.

Upset that he has to give up the room he loves to his grandfather, Pete decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back.

Sharing with one's little sister can be an awful bother, but it has its rewards too.

A tired and dejected circus camel finds long-sought-after recognition along a railroad track.

Presents a collection of sports stories by such authors as Ernest Hemingway, Ring Lardner, and John Updike.