A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her.

On his first visit to the city, an excited puppy sees tall buildings, hears loud buses, and tries to say hello to everyone he meets.

A young girl watches as the activities across the street from her bus stop become a circus.

Stunning three-dimensional diorama illustrations complement this poetic celebration of the early morning sounds and sights of a city.

A seventh-grade girl, her slightly fat girl friend, Al, and the assistant superintendent of their apartment building form a mutually needed friendship with the usual--and a few unusual--joys and sorrows.

Bartelby, a very long sausage dog, causes chaos when walking with his friends until they find a way for him to keep track of his bottom.

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate pigeons as colorful, chatty denizens of the city.

"New tales of romance and adventure set in Anne Shirley's beloved hometown. The Further chronicles of Avonlea, by L.M. Montgomery, is a sequel to Chronicles of Avonlea, which explores the lives and loves of local residents. A compelling mixture of humor and heart that makes for an unforgettable literary experience."--Page 4 of cover.

Increasing numbers of different animals, from one horse to ten ants, try to steal food from Old MacDonald's corner food cart.

A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, an icy fruit popsicle, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio.