Frank Carlson Library

As Old Man Fookwire's birds prepare to migrate south for the winter, those darn squirrels decide to follow.

Ten-year-old twins Jimmy and Stella start a campaign to save their dying small town (population 49) by restoring the amazing hippomobile, an old-fashioned vehicle made out of a horse wagon.

"From the author and illustrator of Shy Willow comes the adorable Little Toymaker, who makes wonderful toys. not for children, but for their grandparents and other older folk. (People often forget that they, too, like toys!) But it isn't always easy. One morning, an old woman brings the Little Toymaker a candy tin she played with as a girl. The Little Toymaker takes the tin and ta-da! comes back with a sparkling new toy for the old lady. But it seems...

After a small setback, Mr. Putter and his favorite companions enjoy the best train ride of their lives.

Although he would rather be sipping an ice cream soda, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby attend a cooking class with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog Zeke, where they learn 100 ways to cook beans.

When grumpy Old Man Fookwire builds feeders to try to keep birds--the only creatures he likes--from leaving for the winter, he finds himself in a battle with clever, crafty squirrels who want a share of the abundant food.

Elderly Mrs. Peachtree persists in her desire to learn to ride a bicycle and despite many falls says that she will give up only "when cows sing."

In 1968, eleven-year-old Jaynell's life in the town of Moon, Texas, is enlivened when her eccentric Grandpap comes to live with her family.

A loving grandchild describes what it is like when Gramma becomes increasingly confused and forgetful, to the point that she can no longer take care of herself.

Tall Pine, Spotted Beetle, and Hummingbird are certain that being a rock is boring until Old Rock shares what he has seen and done since he first flew out of a volcano.