Tomie DePaola

A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl's sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.

A rival puts Strega Nona out ot the healing business until Big Anthony's assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usual well-meaning way.

Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.

Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.

A houseful of relatives turns "Mrs. C." and Santa's Christmas into a string of surprises, from the arrival of a pet polar bear to Cousin James B.'s flaming plum pudding.

When his grandfather suffers a stroke, Bobby teaches him to walk, just as his grandfather had once taught him.

Twins Moffie and Morgie are excited when they hear that their family is adopting a three-year-old Hispanic boy.

Strega Nona has the perfect remedy for a houseguest who overstays her welcome.

When the first big snow of winter hits, Sandy wants to play outside-but Andy isn't so sure. After all, snow is very wet and very cold! But Sandy drags Andy along to make a snowman, go sledding, and make snow angels. Will Andy discover that snow can be fun-despite being wet and cold? Andy & Sandy book series, 32pp., Color Ill.

Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to the earth.