Steven Kroll

Clayton and Desmond want to chop down the biggest Christmas tree at Clara's Christmas Tree Farm. When they find it, they'll need help.

"Kroll introduces four notable groups referred to by their enemies as barbarians: the Goths, the Huns, the Vikings, and the Mongols. In each case, he looks at the lives of common people within the group, their religious beliefs, their leaders, their history, and the results of their attacks on other civilizations"--Amazon.com.

Jenny draws, then writes, a story about losing and finding her pet guinea pig.

A family of mice enjoys the doll house and furnishings that Rachel receives as gifts on the eight nights of Hanukkah.

An account of the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner," detailing how Key was actually behind enemy lines at the time seeking release of a captured friend from the British, who would not allow their departure until the bombardment of Baltimore was completed.

Pinch is a pack rat who does not want to give up the possessions that are cluttering his house, but when he finally is persuaded to sell them at a neighborhood tag sale, he discovers the beauty of recycling. Includes tips on "reducing, reusing, and recycling."

A brother and sister squirrel appreciate each other more after being exposed to their really naughty cousins at Thanksgiving dinner.

Each of the children and Mom have a special surprise for Dad on his special day.

A little girl gets mad at a lot of things in her daily life but is comforted that her mother understands her anger.

When Desmond and Clayton, two mice, finally learn to cooperate, they create a wonderful valentine for their teacher.