Brad Sneed

A new baby in the family means many changes--from late night diaper changes to learning new ways to play--but here, baby tells their older sibling just what to expect.

Melvin discovers that the public library is the place where he can find just about anything--including three librarians who help in his quest for knowledge.

Recounts the legendary tall tale of Johnny Kaw, who was over six feet tall when he was only minutes old and grew into a giant of a man. Recounts some of Kaw's best-known accomplishments, such as creating the Rocky Mountains, and how he made his land a perfect tribute to his mother's memory.

Rhyming text divulges the many sounds heard on a farm, from a rooster's morning crow to an owl's goodnight call.

Two brothers who cannot apologize to each other extend their feud down through their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

When things are looking bad, a farmer who would rather fiddle than do his chores invites his neighbors to a hoedown where he plays such a lively tune that his shy daughter's pet turkey starts dancing, with happy results.

A grumpy fisherman vows to eat his socks if he can't catch Oscar, the craftiest, bait-stealing catfish in the river.

One sunny Saturday in 1889, Lizzie helps her grandmother scrub, boil, rinse, and hang loads of laundry, although she would rather be having a tea party with her best friend, Lucy, and their dolls, Amelia Cordelia and Belinda Lavinia.

An Australian sheep rancher who eats pumpkins for energy enters a race from Melbourne to Sydney, despite people laughing at his eccentricities.