That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. She meant to bestow a gift. When I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. 'My gift is obedience. Ella will always be obedient. Now stop crying, child.' I stopped. So begins this richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell, who wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's...

When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.

Sammy, a spirited puppy who arrives via special delivery to his awaiting family in their quaint, sunny village by the sea. Sammy causes quite a stir as he tries to settle into his new neighborhood and learn to live by the rules. However, the rules make for more trouble as Sammy decides to break them one last time.

On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.

Each time Bartholomew Cubbins attempts to obey the King's order to take off his hat, he finds there is another one on his head.

Overview: A thoroughly modern, thoroughly charming retelling of the old favorite. Witty and direct both Granny and child are swallowed, then rescued intact by the hunter who kills the wolf. A perfect union of words, story, and illustration.

"Little Fox is lost in the snowy forest. When an old owl offers to help him find his way home, Little Fox remembers his mother's rhyming warning to stay still if he is lost. Instead of following a stranger, Little Fox finds a better solution: he lets the other animals help him sing his mother's rhyme until she follows their voices to him."-- Provided by publisher.

Sorrel Fallowfield good. So good, in fact, that her teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school rules. And there are lots. But when Sorrel discovers a faded packet of 'Surprising Seeds' her world begins to flourish in all sorts of strange, terrifying -- and ultimately marvellous -- ways...

Lily doesn't want to eat her breakfast or wash her face or brush her hair until she meets her match in the form of a rambunctious and hungry little bear who arrives on her doorstep. Lily prepares an endless parade of snacks for little bear, fun and chaos ensue as he puts his sticky paws everywhere.

When twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are forbidden to go to a Johnny Buck concert, Jessica comes up with a plan to sneak out of the house and attend.