"How should the story end?" I asked my granddaughter.
"Happy happy after!" said she. 
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"...a delightful story of a child's imagination, adventurous spirit, and positivity."
-Reader Review 

Eleanor learns that climbing a tree is not as easy as a squirrel makes it look. But she when persists she finds a fascinating new world to explore, where there's room enough for everyone. When her family moves away, Eleanor misses her beloved tree. Returning for a visit, she helps a small boy climb the tree, and her act of kindness leads to an unexpected gift.

"one of those books that your little ones will want you to read again and again."
-Reader Review
 

 Virginia can't help herself. She just wants everyone to be happy--especially dogs. Never mind that she's constantly getting into trouble over her well-intentioned actions. Virginia never met a dog she didn't love. But one day she meets a dog who doesn't love her. She's crestfallen until she learns to temper her enthusiasm with a little understanding and good doggie manners.

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"...a charming, quietly tender, and very funny take on the melodramatic emotions of small children."
-Kirkus Reviews
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Caroline alternates between terror and fury when her parents leave her in the care of her grandmother for the day. To Caroline, "Grandmother" is "Not-Mamma," and she aims the full range of her toddler's emotions at her grandmother as the family cat looks on in horror (and little readers scream with laughter). This book encourages little ones to share their own feelings.