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Bessey and her mother bake cookies for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah, and after cleaning up the kitchen, they distribute the treats to their neighbors.

A child points out all the circles she sees while out walking, from car and bus tires to coins and pizza.

After having fun at their family reunion, Messy Bessey's family cleans up and leaves the park as beautiful as when they arrived.

Messy Bessey shows herself to be a true friend and a good guest when she helps to clean up after a messy birthday sleepover.

A child describes the pleasures and freedom of writing one's own book and then reading it as well.

Sounds heard on a farm include a bird, a cow, a farmer, a train, and an owl.

Charlie is chilly all over and needs a hug to warm him up.