A girl describes the hectic life she leads among the members of her large family, and her search for a little peace and quiet.

Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

Members of a bear family have a busy day baking bread, making pictures, eating crayons, and eating the bread.

Lionel's spring activities include plans to plant a vegetable garden, helping celebrate his parent's anniversary, playing with his friend, and participating in spring cleaning.

A family enjoys the weather and activities of every season of the year.

A young girl contrasts the exciting things she might someday do, like digging for dinosaur bones and swimming with dolphins, with her present-day activities of finding loose change in the sofa cushions and feeding her goldfish.

Caitlin and her parents rescue a hen from a lake, name her, and take her home with them, but even after they return her to the farm where she lives, her presence is still felt in Caitlin's family.

Tells the story of the Meadow family and the life they lead in the quiet country town of Blue Hill, Virginia.

Ramona at 7 1/2 sometimes feels discriminated against by being the youngest in the family.

The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parent's death and their quest for identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society.