When Turkey Tot and his friends spot some fat, juicy blackberries hanging high above their heads, Turkey Tot tries hard to figure out a way to reach them.

Publisher Annotation: A little sailboat has a big burst of determination when a fleet of tall ships needs assistance.

Muffy bets that Francine will lose her temper but Francine is determined to win.

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls...

"Benny the woodpecker makes a brilliant plan to eat a tasty plate of waffles"--

A little pig, frustrated by the limitations of his young age and small size, is encouraged to keep trying, growing, and learning until he meets his goals.

Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her.

Désirée Rabbit dreams of being a famous ballet dancer in her hometown of Paris, France, but is continually told there are no bunnies in the ballet, yet after taking classes she wins over her classmates and has a chance to shine.

When a traveling bard stumbles into a dragon's den, he is forced to tell it stories or be eaten. When he runs out of stories to tell, he makes a deal: if allowed to leave, he promises to return with more tales of adventure, romance, and bravery.

"With simple text and inviting illustrations, these stories will help kids have fun while learning how to read." --Amazon.