In this brief rhyming story set during the gold rush, Jasper leaves his family and farm to pursue his dream of finding gold.

The science sleuth solves ten puzzles related to the solar system, the stars, the weather, and the elements.

A compendium of stories from the author's previous books, with several tales from each of sixteen countries.

As the town's official measurer, Magnus Maximus is consumed with measuring and counting everything and everyone, missing out on life's simple pleasures, until one day when he breaks his glasses.

Although Cackle Cook's pet monster hates gathering the ingredients, from ape hair to zombie clump, for her world-famous monster stew, he loves to eat it.

While visiting the fair, a child describes the most exciting event -- the demolition derby and its surprise winner.

The villagers of Chelm, in the rabbi's absence, send a messenger to a nearby village in order to be reminded how to prepare for the coming Hanukkah.