James Stevenson

Everything is always the same at Grandpa's house, even the things he says--until one unusual morning.

Each animal who lives in a little village celebrates Valentine's Day in a different way.

Wilfred the rat stumbles into a museum, where he befriends the animals living there and enjoys the many exhibits.

Mean witches Dolores and Lavinia try to spoil Thanksgiving for everyone else but nice witch Emma and her friends outwit them.

The worst person particularly dislikes Christmas until his neighbors' kindness triggers a happy accident that forces him to participate in the holiday festivities.

Hubie and his family take the Broadway Blazer to the 1939 World's Fair, but Hubie gets off and has a series of adventures.

When two mean witches won't allow Emma to make a potion, she makes up her own special magic with the help of animal friends.

Grandpa's rather unusual cure for his sleeplessness seems to work on others as well.

Tossed in garbage cans after they are replaced by new toys at Christmas, a teddy bear and a doll are befriended by a stray dog.

The author recalls events in his childhood and divides them into two important categories.