Judith Viorst

Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's.

"From school to family to friends, from Grrrr to Hooray!, Judith Viorst takes us on a tour of feelings of all kinds in this thoughtful, funny, and charming collection of poetry that's perfect for young readers just learning to sort out their own emotions."--Amazon.com.

Angry Alexander refuses to move away if it means having to leave his favorite friends and special places.

"Lulu is sent to Camp Sisterhood to learn how to be a big sister, but she makes it her mission to be the worst sister-in-training in camp history"--

In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat.

A boy is nervous about a presentation he has to give at school.

Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar.

Charlie likes to be ready for anything, imagining that his house could be flooded or a mermaid might kidnap him, but he learns that it is sometimes good to be unprepared.

A child, on the verge of being left behind by parents who are going out for the evening, comes up with a variety of pleas and excuses.