A young man named Harvey comes from a well to do family. He receives a large allowance and never had to work a day in his life. That is until he falls overboard and is rescued by a fishing ship. He quickly learns how to work and becomes friends with the captain son who showed him the ropes.

A youth who became man of the house after the loss of his father was forced to find a way to help his family survive. He takes a job on a fishing boat and the ship, caught in a storm, and stranded on an island. Months pass before a ship saves the castaways and takes them to Hawaii and then the east coast. The youth works hard to learn all he can and to find a way back to his family.

A young boy (Dom) who lives with his family in Napoli Italy has his life turned upside down when his mother stows him away on a boat to America. The child, alone and in a new country must learn quickly to survive and he makes moves to ensure a successful life.

The Capital alphabet tries to put the "young" alphabet to bed. This story takes you through the bedtime routine to put the letters to sleep.

A group of tales from the outback; how the rivers were formed, how the kangaroo got their pouch and why frogs croak are just a couple stories you will read.

The family dog Mr Bud enjoys his routine everyday until his owners bring home Zorro. Fighting and anger is shared until he realizes they have the same schedule and the routine becomes even better with two.

Hades takes Persephone for his wife causing her mother so much greif that the land begins to die. Hades agrees to let Persephone to return home but tricks her into returning. A tale of why we have seasons.

Bird gives Bee a lift as they travel and see their surroundings and go on adventures.

Blackbird is voted most beautiful by the other birds and is asked to make them beautiful too by sharing the black. A wonderful story of how birds got their stripes and spots.

A small fish takes a hat that doesn't belong to him because it fits him better and tries to hide in able to keep the true owner from finding him.

Mr Wuffles the cat may seem lazy until the small critters try and explore. Little aliens get help from the critters to escape Mr. wuffles and try to get home.

A bird starts collecting anything and everyting. He collects so much the branch breaks. The bird learns that less is more.

The story of Hurricane Katrina, the loss, the disaster and the struggle to escape. Many lost their lives and homes but some returned to rebuild because it is always home.

Boot and Shoe are brother dogs who are complete opposites, but always have peace when together. Boot and Shoe have a heartwarming bond that can never be broken.

A little girl Helen experiences being outcast-ed from the group she once considered friends. She takes refuge in the story Jane Eyre and relates to her tale. While on a school trip she meets a friendly fox and her life changes for the better.

A true story of Mary Mallon who was accused of spreading typhoid to 20 to 30 people. From being quarantined, to freed, to being "caught again" the lonely life of Mary is one you wont forget.

Stars shows you that even during the day how you can keep a star with you. Stars are seen and used all the time, even when you can not see them, they are still there.

Exploring the backyard was always the favorite past time for Sylvia. Until her family moves to Florida and the gulf of mexico is in her backyard. That is when her love of the water and all that lives in it blooms. Taking her love with her as she grows. Life in the ocean is her story, and how her hobby became her perfect career.

Cat Poems at the finest. Cats take turns telling you about themselves and the trouble they like to cause.

A group of poems all about articles of clothing and how they help the wearer of the item. All written in the point of view of the clothing article.

An interactive story that makes you feel like your creating the results on the next page. Press the yellow dot two times.

Pete the cat gets hungry but his eyes are bigger than his stomach. Quick thinking, he figures out how to not waste any and is happy in the end.

A class assignment to write a time when you wanted to use an SOS and receive help. A great combination of stories, all receive extra credit for the assignment, except for one.

Riding lessons are delayed when a new pony joins the farm. Having to work and be patient, even with a new pony is a lesson that the girls learn quickly when the pony becomes scared.

A sneaky snake likes to scare all the others around, until he swallows a bird and every one laughs at him. A what goes around comes around lesson to be learned.

What are the other names for the bottom? Michael Black and his group of animal friends share what the different names are that they call their rear ends.

Michael Escoffier takes you on a journey with the alphabet and shows what words will become if certain letters are taken out. Foxes are Foes.

A collection of poems for everyday things. Bowls, pants and even the hot dog.

Chris Barton ventures inside the minds of children play. Its a who will win at different adventures, the shark or the train?

Everyone in the family too busy to play with the little boy and plugged in to the electronics, that is until the blackout. The neighbor hood makes the best out of it. When the power comes back, all lights are turned off to continue the fun.