Have you ever wondered if jungle animals are ticklish? Colorful, textured illustrations reveal the answer to that question.

Relates the story, told by a monk named Notker the Stammerer, of how the Emperor Charlemagne sent an ambassador to Baghdad, the center of the Muslim world, to learn about the great ruler in the East, Haroun al Rashid. Includes notes on the factual basis of the story.

Sundari, the daughter of the Chief Mahout in Mysore, and the elephant calf Lakshmi were born on the same day and remain close, and when Lakshmi's father gets too old to lead the procession for Dussehra, Sundari suggests Lakshmi take his place.

Collection of 4 stories for young children.

Horton finds an entire city of Whos on a speck of dust, but, since no one else can see them, no one believes they exist.

Humphrey loves playtime! There's so much to do-- from marching his animals round, to painting pictures for Mom, to swinging on his own special swing, Humphrey is always busy. But there is one thing that Humphrey likes very best of all...

Six stories featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Envious of the children who are fishing in the river near the railroad tracks, Thomas the tank engine finds a way to enjoy the same activity. When Thomas's friend and fellow engine, Duck, has a close shave while trying to stop runaway trucks. Gordon, a very large green engine, is annoyed when his view at the new train station is obstructed. Percy is teased by the other engines when he tells...

Illustrations and rhyming text invite the reader to snuggle up and prepare to float off to where the sweetest of dreams come true.