Audrey Penn

Sophie and her brother are excited by the arrival of Hanukkah, and they happily clean the cottage and shine the Menorah as their gift to the family. But when their mother shares her worry that they do not have enough cooking oil to last eight days, their father tells them the story behind the holiday celebration and the miracle of the oil. Inspired by the story, the family creates its own Miracle Jar and watches the oil disappear as they enjoy the...

When Chester tells his mother about the school bully, she asks him to gather his friends to hear a story about getting along with people who are prickly.

Chester Raccoon is very unhappy about leaving his home in a tree that has been marked by tree cutters, but his mother tries to convince him that their new home might be even better.

Chester Raccoon is worried that his mother does not have enough love for both him and his new baby brother.

When Chester the raccoon is worried to be apart from his mother, she teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.

"Chester Raccoon goes to his first sleepover and enjoys a day of fun and games with his friends. But when it is time to go to sleep, Chester feels his mother's love through his Kissing Hand, but still misses his home. Chester goes home and Mrs. Raccoon assures him he came home at just the right time"--

Sassafras, the little skunk, develops self-esteem when he learns the value of his "special gift" while playing with his friends in the woods.