Penny instantly loves the doll her grandmother sends her, but finding the perfect name for her is a challenge.

A boy relates the preparations for, and enjoyment of, his family's annual Thanksgiving in the Woods celebration on his grandparents' farm. Includes words to the Shaker hymn, 'Tis a Gift to be Simple, and notes about the real gathering on which the story is based.

Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies.

This moving story follows one family through generations of time spent together and shows readers that memories allow us to connect to the past, the present, and also to each other.

It was a hot, summer night in the city when the power went out. Everything changed...but that was not necessarily a bad thing. Not normal can be fun.

Ming, the daughter of Chinese immigrants in 1930s California, wants to be like other children at school and celebrate Christmas with a tree, but after her father takes her to see a wise old friend, she discovers a better way to honor her heritage.

Freddy hates being the middle one in the family until he gets a part in the school play.

Twins Carlos and Carmen want to make Mother's Day special, and the day is going well--until they try to make cupcakes without following the recipe.

Tired of having to mind her manners, clean her room, and wear shoes, Ginny Mae wishes she could trade places with the family dog.