Jody Wheeler

This adaptation of the original story follows the activities of seven in children nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.

Nate and his dog Sludge help Rosamond discover who has been tearing pages out of her books.

After Almanzo helps with the chores on his family's farm in the New York countryside, he joins his parents, brother, and sisters for dinner and a winter evening at home.

At the theater for the very first time, curious teddy bear Corduroy sets out on his own to explore, from the orchestra pit to the dressing rooms, and wonders if there could be a place for him on stage, too!

Young Almanzo Wilder and his family attend a county fair in upstate New York.

Illustrates the well-known carol in which an angel appears to poor shepherds to announce the birth of Christ.

It's almost Christmas and Corduroy sits on a department store shelf, wishing he could be a child s holiday gift but he s a plain bear, and nobody seems to notice him. He sets out across the store to ask Santa Claus for help, but he can't visit without wearing a special outfit! After stopping to try on hats, boots, and even baby clothes, Corduroy finally arrives at the North Pole. Can Santa help Corduroy find a new home in time for Christmas?

When Yoko's class puts on a play about taking care of teeth, several students are not happy with their parts.

Yoko pretends she cannot read because she thinks that if her mother finds out she can, no one will read her a bedtime story.

Describes the power of lightning and its positive and negative effects on living things. Includes safety tips on what to do in case lightning strikes.