Friends shape who we are. They make us laugh. They fill us with fun. They stand by us during life's up and downs. And even when we disagree with our friends, if they're tried-and-true, they don't stay bent out of shape for long. That's the beauty of a good buddy. This joyous book rejoices in the simple beauties of friendship, and reminds readers of all ages that it's good to have a group of pals--Provided by publisher. Presents a story of friends...

It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him? The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first-day jitters.

Splat the cat is worried that he has not been good enough to deserve a visit and a present from Santa Claus.

After an old woman cuts off his tail when he steals her milk, a fox must go through a long series of transactions before she will sew it back on again.

When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once.

"The state fair is in town, and now Bink and Gollie-utter opposites and best friends extraordinaire-must use teamwork and their gray matter while navigating its many wonders. Will the energetic Bink win the world's largest donut in the Whack-a-Duck game? Will the artistic Gollie wow the crowd in the talent show? As the undaunted duo steps into the mysterious tent of fortune-teller Madame Prunely, one prediction is crystal clear: this unlikely...

On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.

"This is the story of a young boy who grew up to become president of South Africa. His lifelong quest was to establish equality for people of all colors"--From publisher's website.

In this touching memoir, children's poet Ntozake Shange recalls her segregated childhood and reveals how different things were then.