Books in Viking Kestrel picture books series

A revisionist storyteller provides his madcap, hilarious versions of children's favorite tales in this limited-edition, tenth anniversary collection that includes "Little Red Running Shorts," "The Princess and the Bowling Ball," "Cinderumpelstilskin," and others. A Caldecott Honor Book.

Sisters, Juvenile fiction

Barney, the cockatoo, becomes the caged pet of William Jackson of Australia, until, 70 years later, Barney flies out of the cage

To prepare for the wedding, Sally Price buys the rice, the best man hires a band, Mr. Fine paints a sign, and Jake bakes a magnificent cake

The adventures of the Bunnykin children as they play in the snow after a big snowfall and build a large snow bunny

When a young boy goes for a boat ride on the river and accidentally falls in, he finds that swimming is not as frightening as he expected.

Peter has a pirate suit and all the power to go with it, while his younger brother has to serve as the crew on their imaginary pirate ship.

Four fanciful creatures travel through caverns, a hedge maze, and other magical places in search of the perfect picnic spot

Maria finds a miraculous way to bring beauty and joy into the lives of the poor and elderly who live in the poorhouse and to share some of her own love of nature with others

A moral fable that deals with the issues of trust and betrayal focuses on the fate of a baby pig that has become the pet of a farm girl named Mary.

After Punch is abducted and taken to New York City, he needs all his ingenuity to save himself

Charlotte, an adventurous young girl and her best friend; Henry, who worries about her, play with an old tire, skip rope, play with Henry's stuffed animals, and dance