Frank Carlson Library

Follows the adventures of six-year-old William, an adopted boy nicknamed Penny for his copper-colored hair, as he attends a Halloween party, adopts kittens, and finds an older brother to join his family.

A child relates how the family celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah, enjoying the rich traditions of both religions.

Mr. and Mrs. Little and their two children live in a little house with a cat, a dog, a garden, chickens, and a car that takes them on picnics.

Barkus is a large and very clever dog, and Baby is a cat, and together their adventures make life exciting for seven-year-old Nicky and her family.

Frances feels rejected when her baby sister is born, but her parents reassure her with love.

Feeling neglected, Nora makes more and more noise to attract her parents' attention.

A young boy and his family celebrate his favorite day, Independence Day, by seeing a parade, having a picnic, watching a talent show, and enjoying fireworks.

The Alden family embark on a trip to an uninhabited South Sea Island. Mike Wood joins them for a holiday full of adventures planned by grandfather. On the island someone seems to be with them. Besides solving the mystery, they have a fine time living so far from civilization.

With help from her brother and parents, Beth takes very good care of her new kitten, Rumble Tum, but when she closes her eyes for a moment one stormy day, her beloved pet disappears.

Hoping to get some sleep, Little Runt boots his hog family out of bed one by one, but then finds that he needs them back again.