Kay Life

Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her.

Benny decides to enter his dog Watch in the local pet parade, but Watch ruins his costume while saving a nest of baby birds from a cat.

Benny is excited about having his first sleepover, but he and his friends are a little bit scared, too.

How do you wear your hair -- braided with beads, blowing in the breeze, or short as short can be? In this lively look at locks, Virginia Kroll shows us that no matter how you wear it, hair is an important part of you. Hair is our most versatile feature and kids everywhere have created their own unique styles. Exquisite paintings of kids from many cultures show us the beauty, splendor, and wonder of our hairstyles.

Benny loves to dig, and so does Watch. Sometimes they dig just to see what they can find. One Day, Grandfather gives Benny a map that shows a good place to dig, near the big tree in the backyard. Benny and Watch get right to work.