A family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving at Grandma's house.

Tales, nursery rhymes, and poems featuring characters that are extraordinarily large or small, such as giants, elves, and fairies.

Jack and his tiger Lily live happily in an apartment building in the city, until a new landlord with a dog takes over and orders Lily to leave.

Come not to the table without having read this book! You Are Invited What: To share a meal. Where: The Abbotts' house. When: As soon as you open this book. But watch out - the Abbotts and their dogs have absolutely atrocious table manners. They speak with their mouths full, complain about the food they are serving, and argue in front of the company. The Abbotts also violate some more obscure table-manner taboos, such as smelling their meat and staring...

A little boy, hearing noises at his window at bedtime, calls for his mother. His worst fears are realized, but he learns that monsters have mothers too.

A boy puts on an alligator head and tail and is transformed into an alligator boy.

Determined to make a name for themselves, three adopted sisters living in London train for the ballet and the stage and in the process discover that each has a special talent.

A collection of traditional tales, with some poems and songs, most on a ghostly theme.

A girl reflects on Christmas at her grandparents home in the country, with its fresh-cut tree, handmade ornaments, gifts from Santa, and special church services.

Grandma tells about her mama's journey to America by boat, years ago.