“Why can’t I put cookies in this cookie jar?” Keesha’s mother asked.
“Because of the goblin,” said the storekeeper. “He’s asleep now, but if you put cookies in his cookie jar, you’ll wake him – and then you’ll never get another moment’s peace.”
When it comes to pets, a goldfish isn’t much better than a houseplant. At least that’s what Gryphon thought at first – until he put his new goldfish on his bedside table and tried to go to sleep!
Tristan’s sister and brother are bigger, stronger and faster than he is. But sometimes it’s good to be small – even for a giant!
Nothing can wake Grandad McAlister from his long winter nap – not a rooster, not a bouncing grandchild, not even a mariachi band!
Someone has stolen the King’s plum pudding!
The King and his companions followed the trail of crumbs, out of the castle and across the countryside. As they went, more people joined the procession. Mile after mile they marched – until they spied a mountain in the distance . . .
When Maia puts on her favourite purple-socks-with-yellow-toes-and-green-polka-dots, her toes start to tingle, and she feels like a super-hero!
Princess Poppy was a very spoiled princess. But she met her match when a pig crossed her path!
The last thing Anthony expected to find in his closet was a little brown duck. Now that duck is following him everywhere!
Poor Gloria has lost her moo! Can a clever hen help her find it again?
Catrina’s stockings don’t match, she talks to the birds as much as she talks to her neighbours, and sometimes late at night she sings to the stars. But don’t be fooled – old Catrina is very, very clever!