Tomie DePaola

Three wise men of the East, having seen a new star symbolizing the birth of a great king, follow the star to Bethlehem where they present gifts to the newborn Jesus.

When a new girl in the Barkers' class, Carole Anne, acts like a bully, the students try talking to her and ignoring her until Morgie finally discovers what is wrong and finds a way to fix it.

Twins Moffie and Morgie are excited when they hear that their family is adopting a three-year-old Hispanic boy.

While his wife is away, a lazy man relies on a Pooka to clean up the messes that he and his friends make.

"Young Jack meets a host of animals on his way to ask the king for a house"--

Describes the traditional celebration of Chanukah, including the lighting of candles on the menorah, the eating of latkes, and the spinning of the dreidl. On board pages.

Strega Nona has the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome.

Discusses the composition of quicksand and rescue procedures.