Barney Saltzberg

"Two mice--one big and one small--have a terrible problem. Little Mouse is looking for a story--they're in a book, after all!--and Big Mouse has to admit the truth. The story is gone. And (gasp!) he ate it. That is not okay with Little Mouse, who is all ready to hear a story and will settle for nothing less."--Provided by publisher.

Given blank books by their mother, Seymour, Fiona, and Wilbur let their imaginations fly, then put their stories, poems, and pictures together in a single, shared book.

Cornelius the pig has his own style when preparing for bed, but he does not really feel ready until he gets a hug.

Cornelius the pig has his own style when preparing for school in the morning, but he does not really feel ready until he gets a kiss.

Excited about being "star of the week" at school, Stanley spends a lot of time choosing and preparing his favorite things to share, but becomes discouraged when his classmates make fun of what he likes.

"Points out the differences between subjects and celebrates them."-- Provided by publisher.

Stories include: Stick and Stone; Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners; Shrinking Violet; and Crazy Hair Day.