Background lore on Christmas trees and a discussion of how they are grown for decorating our homes at Christmas.

An ancient Sumerian tale about the youngest and weakest of eight brothers who, caught up in an ill-advised war, uses his wits and courage and eventually becomes king.

In illustrations and rhyming text, an active toddler demonstrates how water is meant for washing (splash splash splash), chairs for sitting (bounce bounce bounce), and saucepans for cooking (crash crash crash).

Practical advice for young writers to get their work published.

Joe and Gram grow a garden, with the help of the good brown earth.

A month-by-month description in pictures and words of what goes on in a city during the year.

A little boy playing at the seashore makes a toy sailboat that is swept out to sea, and, after braving storms, hungry fish, and bigger boats, is finally found by a little girl at the opposite shore.