Sindy McKay

As payment for retrieving the princess's ball, the frog exacts a promise which the princess is reluctant to fulfill.

A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune.

"This book takes a close look at many animals that live or spend much of their life underground. It provided interesting information about why the animals go underground and how they live there. Animals covered in the book include the desert tortoise, moles, ants, meerkats, armadillos, burrowing owls, and many more."--Back cover.

Jessica's mother has sent her to spend the summer with her aunt and uncle in the country. At first she hates the country, but then she meets a special pony that has been rescued from an animal shelter.

A boy who loves to play baseball is disappointed to get sick and miss the first game of the season, but his friends on the team do their best to keep him filled in.

June and her friends Joe and Mike create a funny song.

Jack is disappointed when his mother tells him that he can't do all the wild and fun things he has planned when a toddler visits. In the end, Jack finds out that having fun just takes some creativity.

"When Jason gets sick, he has to stay home and get better. He just hopes he can get better in time to pitch in an important game! Jason must deal with the frustrations that many children experience when they have to stay home with a cold or flu. While he is resting at home, Jason learns that having the support of family and friends makes being sick a little easier."--Page 4 of cover.