Mahy, Margaret

Mabel blows a bubble that captures Baby and wafts him away, resulting in a wild chase that involves the whole neighborhood.

Presents eleven short works of fiction.

A collection of humorous stories and poems featuring a baby flying in a bubble, a lovestruck crocodile, and a grandmother who is tired of winter.

Sam's dad won't get him an exciting toy like a sword or a water pistol, instead he gets a sunflower and a balloon. When Sam and his dad are caught in the middle of a holdup, they discover there are many uses for his gentle toys.

Sammy's mother tells him to forget about adventures and get cleaned up for his grandmother's visit, but the new bathtub Sammy's father brought home seems determined to have an adventure of its own.

A young farm boy who possesses mysterious powers is chosen by the king to be the court's royal magician.

After a shy and rather withdrawn eight-year-old begins receiving frightening supernatural images and messages, he learns about a family legacy which could be considered a curse or a rare gift.

The first story tells about a quiet home which is used for a pirate party. The second story is about a librarian who is kidnapped by robbers.