Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks.

"Dive into the undersea world of mermaids and join in their amazing adventures. Harmony braves the spooky Pirates' Graveyard. Marina takes on her rivals in the Great Seahorse Race. And dance-crazy Coral makes a bargain with King Neptune"--Page 4 of cover.

Presents seven Dr. Seuss stories first published in magazines between 1948 and 1959, with an introduction and commentary on each.

"Too Small Tola lives in an apartment with her clever sister, Moji; her big brother, Dapo; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. In the first of three endearing new adventures, Tola is sized just right to wriggle under the bed and rescue Grandmommy's prized possession when it goes missing. Her savvy and math skills save the day when Grandmommy gets sick, and when the family can't afford new clothes, industrious Tola finds a way--with a little help from...

Three stories about Lowly Worm and his friends include "The Best Mistake Ever," "A Visit to Mr. Fixit," and "Best Friends."

A trio of spooky stories in which three friends are recalled to the consequences of forgetting about the witch Baba Yaga, the Golden Arm, and Monster Gogo.

Twelve legends of Greek mythology, from Pandora and her dreaded box to Icarus with his wings of was, and greedy King Midas.

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.

Meet Martin Bridge-a most special and ordinary boy whose well-meant plans sometimes go awry. In three illustrated stories, Martin encounters two bus drivers with very different ways of relating, makes a tough decision about a friend's pet and takes on an extremely competitive model rocket project that almost costs him a friendship. The daily rhythms, struggles and triumphs of childhood-at home, at school and with friends-are evoked with warmth, understanding,...