The author relates how he and his Moscow family rescued Martha, a crow with a broken wing, and how she joined their household.
Early Years (ages 2-6)
Lizette’s Green Sock
Lizette tries to figure out what to do with the one green sock that she finds while out walking one day.
Hugo Hippo’s ABC Fun Book in Africa
Hugo Hippo and his animal friends introduce children to the geography and wildlife of Africa, in a colorful and alliterative ABC book.
Anthony and the Girls
Wanting the two girls in the sandbox to take notice of him, young Anthony breaks out all of his best tricks to get them to look his way but to no avail.
Miko Goes on Vacation
Miko the mouse likes going to the beach with his mother but does not know what to do with his toy animal, Mimiki when it is time for a swim.
Hush!: A Thai Lullaby
A lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water-buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.
La Gran Fiesta
Relates how Crow and his friends taught everyone to celebrate Christmas.
Where Is?
Left with Grandpa and Grandma, Noni wonders where Mom is and what she is doing, and when she returns she has to find Noni, who is hiding.
The Girl And The Elephant
A girl becomes good friends with the elephant she visits at the zoo, and when he returns to Africa, she wonders if she will ever see him again.
Lost and Found
While trying his best to help a penguin that has shown up at his door, a boy journeys all the way to the South Pole, only to realize that the penguin was never lost.