Lupe & me

By Elizabeth Spurr

Seven-year-old Susan forms a special friendship with her family's young housekeeper, Lupe, who introduces her to Mexican customs and the Spanish language.

The biggest birthday cake in the world

By Elizabeth Spurr

The richest and fattest man in the world wishes for the biggest birthday cake in the world, and on his birthday discovers the joy of sharing.

Surfer dog

By Elizabeth Spurr

After moving to a new California beach town, eleven-year-old Pete feels lonely until he meets a dog that shares his passion for surfing.

Surfer Dog

By Elizabeth Spurr

After moving to a new California beach town, eleven-year-old Pete feels lonely until he meets a dog that shares his passion for surfing.

Pumpkin Hill

By Elizabeth Spurr

The townspeople must decide what to do with thousands of pumpkins that roll down a hill and into their midst just before Halloween.

Mrs. Minetta's car pool

By Elizabeth Spurr

Every Friday, when Mrs. Minetta, who is no one's mother, drives the carpool, the car, instead of going to school as usual, heads for the beach or some other equally wonderful place.

Mrs. Minetta's car pool

By Elizabeth Spurr

Every Friday, when Mrs. Minetta, who is no one's mother, drives the carpool, the car, instead of going to school as usual, heads for the beach or some other equally wonderful place.

The Peterkins' Christmas

By Elizabeth Spurr

Their usual silliness reigns as the eccentric Peterkin family prepares for Christmas.

Two Bears Beneath the Stairs

By Elizabeth Spurr

The gumdrop tree

By Elizabeth Spurr

When her father gives her a bag of colorful, sugary gumdrops to eat, a little girl decides to plant them instead.