Two tales, set in a time when animals and human beings still talked to each other, display Thomas King s cheeky humor and master storytelling skills. Freshly illustrated and reissued as an early chapter book, these stories are perfect for newly independent readers.

Looking forward to learning new steps and donning a fancy new outfit on her first day of jazz class, Mia is disappointed by her drab jazz shoes and devises a creative way to match her ensemble to her jazzy dance routine.

Pinkalicious and her friends create outfits using household items, like coffee filters and macaroni.

Told in rhyme, Moby Shinobi tries to help out the construction workers building a house, but as usual his ninja skills just create chaos--until he saves a puppy that has gotten stuck in wet concrete.

When Clarence's parents ask him to visit the family farm, he envisions romping with the sheep, playing with the pigs, and a nice long rest, but his mom and dad have other plans.