Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.

Chrysanthemum's school mates tease her because of her name; Owen is attached to his blanket; Sophie must learn to stand up for herself; a polliwog watches a caterpillar change and become something else.

Chrysanthemum thinks her name is perfect - until the kids at school make fun of her. It taks a special friend to change her classmates' minds. Plus 5 more stories: Owen; A Weekend with Wendell; The Caterpillar and the Polliwog; and more.

Provides illustrated biographical articles on authors and illustrators of works for children and young adults, ranging from established award winners to less prominent authors and illustrators whose works are just coming to be recognized, from past centuries through today. Covers such genres as picture books, humor, folk and fairy tales, mystery and adventure, science fiction and fantasy, historical fiction, poetry and nonsense verse, drama, biography,...