S. D. Schindler

"Spike the hedgehog and Ike the coatimundi go on a lively walk through the ever-changing landscape, meeting other animals along the way"--Provided by publisher.

Frustrated by Santa's slowness at Christmastime, Muckle the elf creates a mechanical replacement called the Deliverator and proposes a series of contests to prove that it can do Santa's job better than he can.

Four young cats with wings leave the city slums in search of a safe place to live, finally meeting two children with kind hands.

A child's beloved pets--including a warthog, bat, and squid--become less important when they drive Mother away.

"Ben Franklin loved to swim and, at the age of eleven, he was determined to swim like a fish--fins and all. This ... account of young Ben's earliest invention follows the budding scientist's journey as he tests and retests his swim fins. That first big splash led Ben to even more innovations and inventions. Includes Franklin quotes, a timeline, bibliography, and source notes"--Amazon.com.

Describes the characteristics of spiders and the methods they use to trap their prey in webs.

A witch trying to pick a big pumpkin on Halloween discovers the value of cooperation when she gets help from a series of monsters.

"Takes a look at life in a medieval castle through the eyes of its many different inhabitants"--Front jacket flap.

Lili is so shy that her voice is never heard in class until the day a good friend needs her help.

When Jane, a cat with wings, leaves the safety of her farm to explore the world, she falls into the hands of a man who keeps her prisoner and exploits her for money.