An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little man from a small planet who describes his adventures in the universe seeking the secret of what is really important in life.

This is the story of how that little boy goes through the stages of childhood and becomes a man. It is also about the enduring nature of parents' love and how it crosses generations.

Presents a collection of Raggedy Ann stories, including "Raggedy Ann Rescues Fido," and "Raggedy Ann and the Kittens."

"Little r has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as a rooster, a raccoon, and a rowboat and raft on a rainy river."--Provided by publisher.

Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folktales from various countries. --Publisher

Little k goes for a walk dressed up like a king and finds many items beginning with "k" to put in his box.

Beginning readers learn the concept of up through numerous examples

"Little n has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as nickels, a necklace, and nine nesting nightingales eating nuts."--Provided by publisher.

Danny thinks his dad is the most marvellous and exciting father a boy could wish for. Life is happy and peaceful in their gipsy caravan, until one day Danny discovers his dad has been breaking the law. What's more, soon Danny has to join his father as they attempt to pull off a daring and devilish plot against their horrible, greedy neighbour, Mr Victor Hazell.

When eleven-year-old Georgie and her sister Peaches relocate to Bogalusa, Louisiana, with their mother to help their Great Aunt Vie, Georgie becomes involved in the search for the truth about her new friend Markie's mother.