A story about barnyard animals that go on strike to demand better working conditions. The cows find an old typewriter in the barn, and to the farmer's fury, they type messages to him: "Dear Farmer Brown. The barn is very cold at night. We'd like some electric blankets. Sincerely, The Cows." When he refuses their request, they put up a notice: "Sorry. We're closed. No milk today." The hens are cold, too, so they join the cows--no eggs, either. There...

Although reluctant at first, the second graders in Mr. Hopper's class follow new student Luna's suggestion and perform as stars in a "midnight circus" on Family Night.

Combines poetry and photographs to illustrate shapes in nature.

Contains three Alexander stories by Judith Viorst combined in one volume: Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day; Alexander, who used to be rich last Sunday; Alexander, who's not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) going to move.