Linda Ashman

A faulty magician creates quite an uproar at a party when he turns the birthday girl into a rock and the guests into different animals.

Desmond is a well-behaved boy most of the time, but sometimes, when he is attacked by Peskies, Sloggies, and Squirmies, he cannot seem to be good.

Warned not to try out her new skates, Sammy straps them on anyway, resulting in a wild ride through town.

"Chaos ensues when pets attend school"--

After a hectic day, it is time to bring on the night so that a child and her family can finally rest.

"The classic song gets a fresh new twist! The fun begins when Grandma and Grandpa send invitations to their far-flung, modern, and multiracial family: Come to our house for the holidays--and bring your favorite pie! Off everyone goes, driving down snowy roads, riding the train, boarding a plane ... even sailing along in a hot-air balloon. As each family faces an obstacle that delays their trip, they learn that sometimes the most old-fashioned form...

In rhyming text, mothers and their babies are described sharing in a variety of activities, from playing at the ocean to reading books and taking a bath.

Although a king and queen lead rich and adventurous lives, they feel an emptiness until the day their child is born.

Told in two voices, this sweet rhyming friendship story follows two children as they try to discover what they have in common.

"A cozy winter bedtime story, featuring a boy and animal characters, that touches on the concept of hibernation"--