"A collection of 'lost' stories written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss and published in magazines between 1950 and 1955. Includes an introduction by Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen"--

"Eleven masters of suspense have come together to bring you a bone-chilling collection of original ghost stories perfect for sharing around the campfire, reading under the covers with a flashlight, and scaring your friends' pants off"--Front jacket flap.

In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.

A collection of five scary stories, first featuring Jason, sleeping over at his uncle Henry's house, who needs to take a long, dark walk to the bathroom only to find someone is waiting for him inside.

The peddler wakes up bright and early, ready to begin his day and sell some caps. But everyone in town is missing. Where could they be? Then he realizes they must be at the county fair, and he rushes off to sell his caps to the crowd. Instead of selling, though, he finds himself caught in the middle of a circus on parade. And before he knows it, he and his caps are one of the star acts! Esphyr Slobodkina's classic artwork and timeless story are as...

Presents seven Dr. Seuss stories first published in magazines between 1950 and 1951, with an introduction and commentary on each.

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay.

Twenty original fables about an array of animal characters from crocodile to ostrich.

Eight short stories dealing with events that preceded the birth of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper and key figure in the author's five works on the Kingdom of Prydain.

A game of tag turns monstrous one night in the forested village of Pine Bluff, where kids who are it for too long transform into something terrifying. When little Mateo goes missing after being it, the kids begin to worry who the next victim will be, only to discover that the truth may be scarier than they thought!