Ralph the cow is trying to beat the scorching summer heat. What better way to cool off than to go swimming? But wait, cows can't swim ... or can they? Ralph tackles this challenge with unsinkable optimism.
Grandma's Pear Tree Jessie’s ball is stuck in Grandma’s prized pear tree. Worried that Grandma will be mad, Jessie tries to get the ball down by asking for help from busy relatives before Grandma sees the problem. From a shoe to a chicken, each suggestion only seems to make the problem worse. With no other choice, Jessie finally admits to Grandma what has happened. In the end, Jessie learns that working together is best to solve a problem and that family is there to support you when you need them. The art for Grandma’s Pear Tree was first drawn in pencil, and then colored using acrylics.
Can Hens Give Milk? On Tova's farm, anything might be possible. Tova lives with her family on a small farm in the famous town of Chelm, a mythical village populated, according to Jewish folklore, by fools. Tova's farm has hens and even a rooster, but no cow. Her mother, Rivka, wishes they could afford to buy a cow, so they could have fresh milk and butter every day. One night Tova's father has a dream about how to get milk without actually owning a cow. He asks Tova to help him find a way to get milk from their hens, and the results are hilarious. Finally, to the family's joy and the hens' relief, the problem is solved by none other than the wise Rabbi of Chelm himself
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text. A fun read-aloud for children (and adults!) on campouts or snuggling at home!
And You Can Come Too(tumblebook)flash story And You Can Come Too Running away is a lot more fun when you let your family come too. For Sara and her little sister Annie, a quiet Saturday ends with a bout of sibling bickering. When Daddy intervenes with some firm words, Sara crossly announces she’s running away … and Annie can come too. Soon the girls are in the back yard, where they get Daddy to pitch a tent of bed sheets. They also let him bring flashlights when it gets dark, make a yummy supper of cheese sandwiches (with the crusts cut off), and read them bedtime stories. With cross words forgotten, and with all the comforts of home, what could make running away better?
