An easy-to-read account of the birth of Parc̕utin volcano in the field of a poor Mexican farmer.

Even though his sisters insist on it, Homer refuses to believe he is a pest. And when a lizard, a rabbit, and a chipmunk agree with his sisters,

Emmett wants a pig very badly, but he lives in a city apartment.

Two little boys meet at the beach, each sure that his balloon is better.

Aunt Eater loves mystery stories so much that she sees mysterious adventures wherever she looks.

Four short stories relate Sonny Pig and his father's adventures skating, exercising, finding greens for supper, and going to a wedding.

When Suzie's parents go away, Miss Muggs who is always in a hurry comes to stay with her, and the sitter's great hurry leads from bad situation t

Arthur finds a way to enjoy his Christmas cookies even after he discovers they can't be eaten.

Sam's mean valentine for Amy Lou goes astray at school and almost ruins the day for him and his friends.

When Harry wins a pony in a contest, his friends try to find a way to help him keep it, but it is his aunt and her friends who come up with a sol

Pip and Ski have a hard time enjoying themselves at the lake with Pip's two grandmothers, who cannot agree on anything.