Sesyle Joslin

When three mysterious robbers steal the alphabet, a little girl pursues them through a strange land inhabited by a wicked witch, a mermaid with human feet, and a fairy with detachable wings.

The little Prince and Princess are picking buttercups in the cherry orhard when suddenly a towering monster belching fire and flame leaps upon them. "My dragon," says the Princess. "No, mine," says the Prince. But in the next moment they chorus, "Ours!" And in the accompanying illustration is a most companionable-looking dragon agreeably snorting forth flames over which the Prince, the Princess, and assorted members of their retinue are toasting marshmallows. In this scene and in other equally joyful and amusing situations, Sesyle Joslin, whose books have endeared her to the very young, clearly establishes that saying "Mine!" is not nearly so much fun as saying "Ours!"

Offers advice on how to cope correctly with a variety of common and uncommon social situations.

Four brief cumulative stories in French about a family, a banquet, a clown, and a mermaid.

When the Professor's pet owl steps backwards out of the window and flies away, all of Rome--including the cats--join in the search for him.

The official secretary of the Secret Society For The Detection And Solution Of Crime records the further adventures of that auspicious group.

Uses exotic and humorous examples to present guidelines for handling the social situations children must commonly cope with. Richtiges Benehmen für alle Gelegenheiten …

Two English youngsters flee their families when their cruise ship docks at a North African port and embark on a new life full of independence, adventure, discomfort, and danger.

Four brief humorous incidents told in Spanish accompanied by appropriate illustrations.

The four young members of the Secret Society For The Detection And Solution Of Crime were faced with a dull summer on Cape Cod until the Spy Lady came to live next door.