The author used to live in the busy city where there were buses and trains, and people waiting for buses and trains. Now he lives in the country and jubilantly takes us on a tour of his home, pointing out all the animals that share his space.

"Once upon a time there were four little rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the delightful tale of the world's most famous and cheeky rabbit. Original story by Beatrix Potter, with colored illustrations by Virginia Albert. A mischievous, but very lovable bunny always inclined to do as he pleases instead of what he should."--Page 4 of cover.

A collection of the four stories relating all the adventures of Peter Rabbit and his mischievous cousin, Benjamin Bunny. Included are "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, " "The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, " and "The Tale of Mr. Tod."

"In this timeless story from a time not so long ago, Annie and her sister help Mama with washing the clothes on Monday morning. From gathering and sorting the clothes, to washing and hanging them outside to dry, to folding and putting them away, the family works together to get the job done."--Amazon.com

"The series that launched Cornelia Funke as one of the most beloved authors in Germany, THE WILD CHICKS is a middle-grades to YA series about a group of German girls who form the eponymous "Wild Chicks" gang. Funke began the series after her editor's request for a story "without fairies, ghosts, or pirates," and was adamant about creating a realistic story, with relatable characters and adventures any child could have. THE WILD CHICKS pulls from Funke's...