Mahy, Margaret

Relates how the young hero Tai was born to a strong, hairy sea captain and the sister of the moon.

Gillian's colorful drawings of elephants, policemen, and kangaroos come to life and pursue a treasure.

While Mrs. Castle works as an atomic scientist, Mr. Castle takes care of the house and children so efficiently that he soon finds himself with nothing to do until the backyard tree give him an idea.

big book, 6 small books.

big book, 6 small books.

big book, 6 small books.

big book, 6 small books.

big book, 6 small books.

big book, 6 small books.

A mouse escapes capture by his own cunning, leaving his captors inspired enough to form a pop group more interested in singing than mousing.