Lynn Munsinger

Tacky the penguin does not fit in with his sleek and graceful companions, but his odd behavior comes in handy when hunters come with maps and traps.

To his teammates' horror, Tacky the penguin adds his own unique touch to their routine at the Penguin Cheering Contest, with surprising results.

A porcupine named Fluffy is happier with his name after he meets a similarly misnamed rhinoceros.

When four young girls meet in dance class, it takes time for them to find a way--and a reason--to pull together as one, but Emily helps them realize that, just like a bag of jellybeans, they can be different and still go well together.

Thirteen witty and wacky poems pose riddles that challenge readers to "Name That Book." With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger's adorable illustrations lead young readers to the solutions. From Goodnight Moon to Madeline, children and parents alike will delight in recognizing their most cherished stories.

Fragility, a hippopotamus whose feelings are easily hurt, meets Rudy, a rude elephant, on the soccer field.

Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, Perfect, and Tacky are having a wonderful Christmas, complete with an unusual tree, when Tacky's odd behavior saves them from a group of hunters.

Beatrice doesn't like books or libraries until on one forced visit to the library with her brother she discovers the children's room.

A teeny tiny ghost who is having trouble learning how to be scary is inspired by a Halloween visit from his ghost friends.

A little black puppy acquires a boy, teaches him some tricks, and finds him when he is lost.