Galid was the last occupant of Old Poplar House. The little mouse laments his Christmas is lonely and that his holiday tree is teeny tiny and he only gets one tiny present for Christmas. Things change dramatically when a young couple buys the old house and moves in right before Christmas. They have an enormous tree with dozens of presents. Galid begins to wonder if the young couple would miss one present. His plans to steal a present results in a misadventure that is both funny but thought provoking.

For Zac Zap, a boy with spina bifida the wacky adventures continue. In this second book, adventure finds Zac Zap. His bustling city introduces the trolley and with the help of the friendly trolley driver, Mr. Wes, Zac and his wheel chair explore like never before. When he and Mr. Wes foil a robbery, the local head of Acme Trolley fire Mr. Wes in spite of his heroics. The replacements trolley drivers are indifferent to Zac�s condition and incompetent. Zac becomes a loss boy when he is mistakenly put in a mail car and sent west hundreds of miles. A series of mishaps has him working for the rail company, driving a bus, and arriving in the town of Smartinville on the bayou Teche just in time to help his friend Amy participate in the Great Big Canoe Race. Amy, who has Down syndrome and Zac must out-paddle and outwit the competition, bears, a swamp monster, hidden traps, and villains galore.

Zac Zap was born with spina bifidia which robbed him of the use of his legs and impaired his speech. This does not stop him from sharing joy as he goes about town in his wheelchair visiting the shops and exploring the unusual streets and forgotten pathways. His some special talent is his hugs. Zac gives the best hugs in the world. One day he learns there will be a great big race of machines. Zac has a bicycle designed especially to be pedaled by hand. He enters the race vowing not to quit. But can he out race a motorcycle girl, an airplane, a bulldozer, an ice cream truck, a pie wagon, and an evil boy on a pogo stick? First one to reach the Old Light House is the winner. Religious themes.

"The prettiest girl on Planet X and her pruiple [purple] puppy, Knuffelen have an adventerous [adventurous] life among the stars and planets and the friendly sun and moon."--Back cover

Bailey is a little girl that knows how to get into mischief. Instead of staying in bed due to a fever, she leaves the house and finds an annoying talking frog, an air mattress that looks like a sea serpent, and trouble. She unwittingly flies off on the air mattress and encounters a princess, a pirate, an airplane, and other zany characters. Alas there are penalties for disobeying. See how Bailey gets home after flying all the way to the moon.

"Pontolong and Duckie were famous in New Orleans. She and her duck traveled everywhere together. Today, Pontolong faces the reigning tennis princess--the devious and evil, Marie La Bohieme. Pontolong had no fear because Duckie was her good luck charm. When Duckie became lost, could Pontolong still win? Especially when Marie resorts to voodoo!"--Back cover

Springtime in northern England, the hamlet of Akeld nestled in the Cheviot Hills is a bucolic resort of Tolkien cottages and natural beauty that rivals any spot on the planet. On the north western side of Northumberland the ancient land holds onto local traditions for hundreds of years.

"How High How Far takes a look at the dimensions of imagination. From stacking pigs, sliding penguins, a fish with a wish, and other characters challenging the limits of height and distance."--Back cover

Ecuador straddles the equator in South America. Its eography stretches from the Pacific coast to the west, across the toweringAndes, and into the Amazon Basin. The temperate climate supportslush vegetation and a menagerie of wildlife includes 132 species of hummingbirds an estimated 4000 species of butterflies. The photos within were acquired through patience, observation, and a steady hand on the camera. They capture the natural beauty of these fragile yet thriving creations.