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When Little Boy is frightened by a squeaky bedroom door, his grandmother brings in various animals to help him feel secure enough to sleep. Includes notes on the story's origins.

A greedy cat grows enormous as he eats everything in sight, including his friends and neighbors who call him fat.

In this folktale from Panama, a little rabbit and his Tia Monica outwit a fox, a tiger, and a lion, all of whom want to eat him for lunch.

A rooster with a magic stomach retrieves the diamond button which was stolen from him by a greedy king.

A pink fish is mistaken for something scary and a rumor about a great big fish hiding in the deep grows. The red octopus is especially rattled.

An old woman complains about all the housework she has to do, but when some fairies come to help her she finds that they are more trouble than they are worth.

Spoiled and vain, Aree cannot decide which of her many silken dresses and lavish jewels to wear to the dance, so she wears them all.

"Sometimes when I sniff a flower, I get a tickle that just won't stop. Then, suddenly-achoo! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of sneezes. Learn how they happen, why sneezes are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts makes this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions"--

"Sometimes, when I eat too quickly I-hic! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of hiccups. Learn how they happen, what can be done to stop hiccupping, and more. Lively text and bright layouts makes this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions"--

It's time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the "ake" word family through a simple rhyming story.