Chicago, the city and its people

By Muriel Stanek

I Speak English for My Mom

By Muriel Stanek

One, two, three for fun

By Muriel Stanek

We came from Vietnam

By Muriel Stanek

Text and black-and-white photographs describe the efforts of a Vietnamese refugee family to adjust to life in Chicago.

Growl when you say R

By Muriel Stanek

Robbie overcomes his speech problem with the help of a skillful teacher, hard work, and the discovery that he is not alone.

Who's afraid of the dark?

By Muriel Stanek

With the help of his family, Kenny learns to cope with his fear of the dark.

All alone after school

By Muriel Stanek

When his mother must take a job and can't afford a babysitter, a young boy gradually develops confidence about staying home alone after school.

I won't go without a father

By Muriel Stanek

Because he has no father, Steve hesitates to go to the school open house to which fathers and mothers are invited.

I speak English for my mom

By Muriel Stanek

Lupe, a young Mexican American, must translate for her mother who speaks only Spanish until Mrs. Gomez decides to learn English in order to get a better job.

Left,right,left,right

By Muriel Stanek

Wearing Grandma's ring on her right hand helps Katie avoid many embarrassing mistakes about right and left.