A collection of thirteen short stories about the ups and downs of being thirteen years old.
Hey, 13!
Humor
Benjamin Bear in Fuzzy Thinking
Although he is a very serious bear, Benjamin Bear has a funny way of doing things, like drying dishes on a rabbit’s back or sharing his sweater without taking it off.
A Little Bitty Man: And Other Poems for the Very Young
Translated from the original works of beloved Danish poet Halfdan Rasmussen, this delightful collection of poems for young children will enthrall little ones with captivating rhyme, rhythm, humor, and charm.
Here Comes the Cat!
A mouse rides a bicycle, boat, plane, and fish in order to elude the cat. Text is in both English and Russian.
The Angel’s Mistake
Explains how a botched mission by two angels created the town of fools known as Chelm.
The Rabbi and the Twenty-Nine Witches
A wise old rabbi devises a plan to rid the village of the mean, scary, ugly witches that terrorize the town every night the moon is full.
Juan Bobo And The Pig
While his mother goes to church, Juan cares for the pig with humorous results.
Juan Bobo: Four Folktales From Puerto Rico (I Can Read Book 3)
Mama puts Juan Bobo to work whenever he is having a good time. But he always finds a way to make work fun like using baskets instead of buckets to carry water or sprinkling the pig with Mama’s favorite perfume.
God’s Gift
A simple retelling of the story from Genesis of how God created the first man and then made creatures, including the first woman, to keep him company.
The Goldminer’s Daughter: A Melodramatic Fairy Tale
Gracie Pearl has until sundown to find some gold to pay the rent to Mr. Bigglebottom, or he will take back the family gold mine and force her to marry him.