Let's find out about the family.

By Valerie Pitt

Describes the differences and similarities in families and how family members rely on one another.

Hawkins and the soccer solution

By Barbara Brooks Wallace

Harvey Small and his friends solve the problems of their losing soccer team with special assistance from Hawkins, the "gentleman's gentleman."

Siggy s Baseball Bat Factory

By Tambourine Books, Gloria Kamen, Peggy Thomson

Charlie Chaplin

By Gloria Kamen

An abbreviated biography of the versatile Charlie Chaplin, comedian, pantomimist, actor, director, and musician.

Kipling storyteller of East and West

By Gloria Kamen, Kamen

A brief biography of the teller of tales about East and West, from his early years in India and schooling in England to his later success as reporter, poet, and short story writer.

The ringdoves

By Gloria Kamen

In this Indian fable about loyalty and friendship, several animals band together to elude the hunter.

Paddle , said the swan

By Gloria Kamen

Before falling asleep, a baby hears a variety of animal sounds.

Edward Lear, king of nonsense

By Gloria Kamen

Examines the life and career of the nineteenth-century writer-artist who was renowned for his nonsense verse.

Second-hand cat

By Gloria Kamen

Nathan's cat Louie does not like being taken to the vet and registers his distaste by disappearing after he gets home again.

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Excerpts from the writings of famous and successful artists, athletes, writers, political activists, and scientists reveal the defining moment that led each to make a career decision.