Barbara Lucas

Five-year-old Larry has made up his mind about one thing: he absolutely hates going to sleep. While the rest of the house is settling down for the night, Larry wants to stay wide awake and keep playing. Everything changes when his neighbor, Aunt Lottie, lets him borrow her very special glasses. When Larry looks through the magical lenses, he sees something amazing. All around him, different animal children are going through their own nighttime routines and getting ready for bed. From cozy bears to sleepy birds, Larry watches how the animal kingdom says goodnight. This charming bedtime story uses wonderful imagination to help restless readers understand that going to sleep is a natural part of everyone's day. It is the perfect tale to share when the sun goes down and it is finally time to rest.

Five-year-old Lena wants nothing more than to be just like her seven-year-old brother, Peter. Peter gets to go to school every day, while Lena has to stay behind. But one wonderful morning, Peter decides to take his little sister along with him to spend the entire day in his classroom. Lena is thrilled to finally see what school is all about. She has a marvelous time joining in the lessons, playing with the older children, and even answering questions that stump the big kids. This warm, relatable story perfectly captures the excitement and curiosity of a young child eager to take their first big steps into the world.

Times are hard for Johan's family. When their only cow suddenly dies, they are far too poor to buy another one, and Johan worries about what they will do for the holidays. But the very next day, Johan stumbles upon a miracle. He finds a lost calf wandering in a snowy roadside ditch. Thrilled, he believes he has solved his family's problems just in time for Christmas. However, when he goes to his wealthy neighbor to buy milk for the little creature, Johan discovers the calf's true owner. This heartwarming holiday story explores honesty, hope, and the unexpected surprises that can happen when you do the right thing.