Bill Binzen

Alfred and his cousin Huckleberry construct a miniature plane to carry them to Goose Lake for a vacation.

Tired of living in the playroom, a teddy bear goes in search of a home outdoors.

Opening day in kindergarten brings curiosity, tears, fun, and adjustment.

Tired of watching Mr. Santana's pigeons on a rooftop, Hogi joins them in a flight across New York City.

Alfred, a stuffed toy bear, goes exploring. Illustrated with photographs.

After watching the Punch and Judy show on the beach, Jonathan wants more than anything to know how the puppets work.

A large pile of dirt left in the park becomes the favorite playground of the neighborhood children, but one day there's a rumor "the mountain" will soon be removed. Illustrated with photographs.

A puppy describes his daily activities.

What would you do if you lost everything -- your job, your home, and the love of your life -- all at the same time? When it happens to Seattle ad executive Alan Christoffersen, he's tempted by his darkest thoughts. A bottle of pills in his hand and nothing left to live for, he plans to end his misery. Instead, he decides to take a walk. But not any ordinary walk. Taking with him only the barest of essentials, Al leaves behind all that he's known and heads for the farthest point on his map: Key West, Florida. The people he encounters along the way, and the lessons they share with him, will save his life -- and inspire yours.