Flora is annoyed by her little brother, Crispin. Then one day they are whisked away by the wind and Flora has the chance to give her brother away with offers from a dragonfly, the man in the moon, and the wind itself. Flora has a hard decision to make.

A sister enumerates the joys of welcoming a new baby to the family and the advantages of already being "big."

Hansel and Gretel will not listen to their storyteller. For one thing, who leaves a trail of bread crumbs lying around, when there are people starving? Not Hansel, that's for sure! And that sweet old lady who lives in a house made of cookies and candy? There's no way she's an evil witch! As for Gretel, well, she's about to set the record straight--after all, who says the story can't be called Gretel and Hansel? It's time for these wacky siblings to...

Wanting to keep his sister safe from all the elements that could do her harm, like monsters and beasts, young Ben fearlessly takes on all the challenges of the day to complete his task and live up to his courageous reputation.

Bina has three older brothers and this year she wants to make them bracelets for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian holiday that celebrates brothers and sisters--but first she must come up with patterns that include only their favorite colors, plus one unique bead that celebrates their special interests.

"A younger brother describes all the fun he has with the big sister he loves so much just because. He is enthusiastic about just how loving and special she is, and delights in telling us about all the fun things they do together. Only as his tale unfolds does the reader begin to realize that his sister has special needs and by then the reader just accepts, as he does, all the wonderful things about her. Teachers and librarians will appreciate this...

"Congratulations! You have a new baby in your family. Just follow our simple tips and you'll all be very happy... Don't send your baby to play with an elephant, lend him to a kangaroo, or give the baby to an octopus to cuddle. And never let your baby take the dog for a walk! This funny, warm-hearted picture book is perfect for the whole family to share"--Page [4] of cover.

Big brother Dan is in charge of the younger rabbits when their parents leave them alone for the first time, but when baby Dinah spots a ghost, it is brave Davy who devises a plan to scare it away.

"Under Grandpa's watchful eye, the kids are thrilled to discover that the craggy rocks, tufted grass, and windswept trees on Giant Island are much more than they seem. Are the children the first to fathom this huge secret, or does Grandpa have a secret of his own?"--