Central Kansas Library System

"On his eighth birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. None of his wishes are answered the way he expects, but he does have lots of surprises--and the final one is possibly the best one ever"--

Four-year-old Sal cannot find a gift she received from Santa, her new baby sister still does not have a name and takes up all of Mama's attention, and her brother Billy is annoying, but Sal finds her own strengths over an eventful Christmas season with her family.

"Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings"--

Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce the colors, songs, and activities of summer.

Bright illustrations paired with interactive call-and-response questions tell of what makes a house a home.