Mary O'Keefe Young

Introduces the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, relating the story behind the holiday and how it is celebrated.

Curious George celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem by sampling special treats, making baskets to donate to the needy, and searching for the crescent moon.

"George is curious about all the field day Summer Games, but what sporting event will he compete in? Every year, the town has a Summer Games field day, and George wants to join in on the fun, especially if the prize is a medal! But what is the perfect Summer Games event for a little monkey? When George finds a sport that he loves and is a natural at, he must practice, practice, practice. With some teamwork and cheering on the contestants, George is...

Collects six Curious George tales, including the curious monkey's visit to a bookstore, a fire station, and a farm.

Examines the nature and importance of kindness and how it can be expressed.

Two fourteen-year-old girls, sewing machine operators at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company, are caught in the famous Triangle fire of 1911.

"Spookley the Square Pumpkin wishes he had a family and a place he belonged. He feels sad and alone, until he discovers that no one family tree grows quite the same as another."--Back cover.

A puppy celebrates Christmas with a sleigh ride.

Describes the adventures of a twelve-year-old Bronx boy who ventured out on homemade snowshoes to help his neighbors during the Blizzard of 1888

Ellie's love for Miss Maggie, her babysitter, helps her find a way to give Miss Maggie the best birthday present ever.