Tricked by a fox into giving up his share of cherries, a famous Japanese poet is inspired to write a haiku and the fox, ashamed of his actions, must devise another trick to set things right.
Author: Kathy G. Short
The Bone Collector’s Son
In 1907 Vancouver, Canada, after helping unearth a skeleton to be returned for burial in China, fourteen-year-old Bing experiences strange events that cause him to confront his fear of both ghosts and of his father.
The Jamie And Angus Stories
A collection of six stories about Jamie and his stuffed animal Angus, an inseparable pair.
I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato
A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter.
Memories Of Sun: Stories Of Africa And America
A collection of short stories and poems by authors from both continents about life in various African countries and some of the experiences and impressions of Americans in Africa and of Africans in America.
Utterly Me, Clarice Bean
When someone steals the winner’s trophy for the school book project, Clarice emulates her favorite book heroine, Ruby Redfort the detective.
Good Babies: A Tale of Trolls, Humans, a Witch and a Switch
A wicked witch’s plan to wreak havoc by switching a human baby and a troll baby backfires in a surprising way.
Pino and the Signora’s Pasta
Tired of the pasta that the Signora brings him and the other cats of Rome every day, Pino sets out to sample other delicacies.
Grandpa’s Angel
An elderly man shares his life story with his grandson, complete with long, dangerous walks to school, war, love and marriage, and a very special protector.
Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up In A War
An ancient Sumerian tale about the youngest and weakest of eight brothers who, caught up in an ill-advised war, uses his wits and courage and eventually becomes king.