Anna Grossnickle Hines

Last Halloween was a scary experience because of walking pumpkins, haunting ghosts, flying witches, and other disturbing sights, but this Halloween will be different.

A child proudly shows off her very own brand new big bed while also telling herself that she can deal with fears about sleeping in it for the first time.

Presents sixteen poems about the allure of light during the dark, winter months with fifteen original quilt creations representing the various forms of light including a Christmas tree, fireplace, lighted candle, and moonlight on the snow.

William does not join the other children in playing games on the playground because he is waiting for his turn to ring the bell at the end of recess.

Moompa takes his young grandchild, Toby, and Toby's doll, Bomp, to the park, but when it's time to go home, Bomp is missing.

Joe is the last one in his class to line up for a walk to the park and lags behind all the others, but he sees a lot more than they do.

Trying to get Mama to fix a broken doll takes a lot of persistence from Sarah.

While hoping that her divorced father will come from California to help celebrate her tenth birthday with her mother and brother, Cassie reluctantly agrees to boy-crazy Stacy's suggestion to have an additional party that includes boys and dancing.

Not only does Corey's father make the best spaghetti, but he also dresses up as Bathman and acts like a barking dog.