When Stillwater the bear moves into the neighborhood, the stories he tells to three siblings teach them to look at the world in new ways.

"Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother." --

"A long time ago, people used to tell magical stories of wonder and enchantment. Those stories were called Fairy Tales. Those stories are not in this book. The stories in this book are Fairly Stupid Tales. In this fourth wall-breaking picture book, young readers will delight in the strange twists on familiar tales. From "The Stinky Cheese Man" to "Cinderumpelstiltskin" these unique, hilarious retellings poke fun at classic stories and characters....

On Halloween night, Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story. Based on a Zen koan.

A book about a book, a magical red book, without any words, and the friendship that develops around it.

A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family. Based on the author's quilt story of the same name.

Five tales recounting the adventures of two best friends - Frog and Toad. In braille.

A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.

To win first prize in the Junior Cakewalk, Mirandy tries to capture the wind for her partner.