Michael R. Sampson

A child has a wonderful time collecting treats from the wacky neighbors until Magic Merlin decides that a trick would be more fun.

A stray dog must chose between the first girl who took her in and the two brothers who gave her a home and helped her care for her new puppies.

Illustrations and the words to the Pledge of Allegiance are accompanied by simple explanations of their meaning.

Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep! is the latest charming tale from rhyming pair Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson. This old car has been everywhere from the backyard to the sky, from the hills to the water. Bouncing between the mud in the ground and the clouds up high, the old car is loved by a clever young boy ... --Publisher.