A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.

Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.

A rival puts Strega Nona out ot the healing business until Big Anthony's assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usual well-meaning way.

A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl's sacrifice brought the flower called bluebonnet to Texas.

While observing the busy world around them, two children and their grandfather take a moment to appreciate being quiet and still.

Big Anthony disguises himself as a girl in order to take magic lessons from Strega Nona.

A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak.

Once again Tomie dePaola draws upon his childhood, this time telling about his Irish grandfather, who says to him, "We're named after each other, Tommy. That's why I want to you to call me Tom, instead of Grandpa." They share a lot of silly times, which dePaola recounts in this charming book.

A knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.