While the other fairies run into trouble with their animals and contraptions in the Great Fairy Race--in which the use of one's own wings and legs is forbidden--Lily keeps a slow and steady pace atop a snail.
Simple text, vocabulary words, and discussion questions combine with a story about Emma, who felt very sad when her pet parakeet, Henry, met a pretty bird named Kate.
Contains the story of the famous racing thoroughbred that was named greatest horse of the twentieth century. Presented in simple text with illustrations.
Describes Lincoln's early days as an absent-minded frontier lawyer who kept letters, court notes, and even his checkbook in his trademark tall, black hat.