Edward wishes he could fly. But no matter how much he adjusts and re-adjusts his Skyhopper 2000, he can't get off the ground. Imagine Edward's thrill when he gets a coupon for not just one, but three wishes. Edward makes a wish that his Skyhopper could fly. And there it goes - without him! Things really start to lurch out of control when his mother tells him to clean his room and Edward wishes that he didn't have to! It's the old dilemma: Be careful what you wish for

This book uses lighthearted human-animal comparisons to teach primary-level children about animals. With read-aloud, friendly text and bright colors, it also contains an activity suitable to the classroom to summarize the lessons learned. Brings a fresh approach to the study of animals.

Theodora loved her grandfather's old garden. His new apartment's balcony is too windy and small for a garden. But what appears to be a drawback soon leads to a shared burst of creativity as Theo and her Poppa decide to paint a new garden. As they work side by side -- sowing seeds with brushes and paint -- a masterpiece begins to take shape that transforms the balcony into an abundant garden. When Poppa goes away on holiday, Theo helps nurture the garden and it begins to take on a life of its own. Readers will marvel at each stage of this fertile garden as it grows from seed to full flower, revealing the power of art to enrich our lives.

Nothing has made Gloria happier than being chosen as flower girl for sister Fran's wedding. Thrilled with her beautiful satin gown, long white gloves, shiny white shoes, lace socks, and sparkling tiara, Gloria dreams of donning her wedding finery and transforming herself. When Gloria gives in to temptation and puts on the entire wedding outfit to entertain the dog, it leads to unpredictable and comical results. In this hilarious romp through the days leading up to the wedding, Gloria's unstoppable desire to dress up in her flower-girl attire will appeal to any little girl whose fantasies pester her until she comes up with a creative way to fulfill them.

Martin Bridge returns for more slice-of-life adventures in this installment in the widely acclaimed chapter-book series. In Martin's new adventure he endures his mom's keyboard practice, learns about animal scat, eats bugs, handles snakes and builds a catapult. These engaging stories have appeal for boy readers.