Books in A Picture Yearling Book series

Rapunzel--she's the spoiled girl in the tower, the one with the lo-o-o-ng hair and unusual flair. Witch--she's mean and getting meaner 'cause she's tired of granting Rap's every little wish. Fine Prince--this cool strutting dude is mad about Rap, but he's got to climb up to the tower before Witch gets back!Will Rapunzel and Fine Prince hook up and live happily ever after?From the Hardcover edition.

In 1860 the only Pony Express job 13-year-old Will Cody could land was the "sweat and water run," taking care of the tired and thirsty ponies. But one chilly November morning, Will has his big chance. The news of the U.S. presidential election has been entrusted to the pony boys, and from the looks of it, only Will would be able to get the mail through. But should he risk his own safety and the wrath of his boss, the Terrible Slade, and ride himself?

The first grade is getting ready to put on a play for the whole school. Everyone wants a part in "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." The teacher picks Paul to be the troll, Danny to be the biggest goat, and Jim to be one of the trees. But Jim wants to be a troll, not a tree. So Jim interrupts the rehearsals and acts bossy to his classmates.Finally it is the day of the big play. But Paul has stage fright. Can Jim find a way to help his friend and save the play?

George is not a good speller. And he can't always think of the perfect project to work on. But no one else takes care of the class hamster more carefully, or can be trusted to feed the fish exactly the right amount.Then one morning George doesn't come to school. The principal tells all the first graders to watch the news that afternoon. There's going to be a big surprise. What could it be? And where is George?

It's one week before Christmas! When Nora leaves Bear home with Mrs. Duck so that she can do some last-minute shopping, he promises not to hunt for presents. Bear tries to be good, but he happens upon his gifts during a game of hide-and-seek. All Bear wants is a train, but none of the boxes seems the right shape. Soon Bear begins shaking and snooping, poking and peeking at his presents.Now Bear is worried. Won't Nora be sad that he broke his promise! What will happen on Christmas morning?

In this special Passover story, Larnel Moore, a young African-American boy, and Mrs. Katz, an elderly Jewish woman, develop an unusual friendship through their mutual concern for an abandoned cat named Tush. Together they explore the common themes of suffering and triumph in each of their cultures."Polacco's bright double-spread watercolor paintings are exuberant...an elemental picture of human family."-- "Booklist."An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.