Eileen Spinelli

An anonymous valentine changes the life of the unsociable Mr. Hatch, turning him into a laughing friend who helps and appreciates all his neighbors.

"Combines rhymes and illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings"--

A cold snap has everyone in the town of Toby Mills feeling down, until the mayor's wife thinks of a way to warm things up again.

A cat gives birth to a litter of kittens in an abandoned building that catches fire while she is out searching for food.

Sophie the spider makes wondrous webs, but the residents of Beekman's Boarding House do not appreciate her until at last, old and tired, she weaves her final masterpiece.

The world is a better place when we work and play together.

Two families--one that is perfect and one that is far from it--celebrate Thanksgiving in their own loving ways.

When the weatherman predicts rain, young Nora builds an ark just like Noah's--almost.

A father shares dinner and bedtime rituals with his daughter before going out to work the night shift.

After a series of disappointing setbacks, Suzy decides to live for one summer as Emily Dickinson by practicing solitude. But although she gains some helpful insights, she ultimately realizes that life as a recluse is not for her.