The kids at school dare John to visit the old house on the hill at night, and when he and his sister go in they find dusty dishes set on the table, a book open like it is waiting for a reader, and something hiding under the bed in the attic--and that is only one of the five scary stories with unexpected twists that are included in this collection.

"A collection of five scary stories, first featuring Jason, sleeping over at his uncle Henry's house, who needs to take a long, dark walk to the bathroom only to find someone is waiting for him inside"--Title verso page.

Owl invites Winter into his home, concocts tear-water tea, and tries to be in two places at once.

The Clark children are Mia's first babysitting job, and everything is going fine until she sees a life-sized doll sitting in the hallway; a doll that was not there before, a doll that Mr. Clark knows nothing about, and whose eyes follow Mia-- and that is only one of the five scary stories with unexpected twists that are included in this collection.

Presents two poems and selections from five children's books involving sports, including "Practice" and "Soccer Sam."

Collects three stories in which Big Duck, Little Duck, and Porcupine, who all have different personalities, work together to save their kite, help a friend feel included, and run a lemonade stand.

Offers readers three easy-to-read scary stories including "The Cemetary," "Bones in the Bed," and "Home Scary Home.".

A collection of stories about pets.

"Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice--someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can...

Presenting four all-new adventures, young readers are invited to the Hundred-Acre Wood to learn about friendship and kindness with the help of Pooh and his friends.