A collection of stories about eerie encounters in various ghost towns across the United States. Each story is accompanied by an afterword about the actual town on which the story is based.

The monkeys steal the peddler's caps while he is asleep. A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree. Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddler's efforts to outwit...

Three easy-to-read scary stories about a talking doll, a dog picture that barks, and a Halloween monster.

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay.

A kitten wakes up early and decides to explore the house.

Fifteen tales that explain why Danny Meadow Mouse has a short tail, the reason Reddy Fox has no friends, and other mysteries about the residents of the Green Meadow.

Sharing with one's little sister can be an awful bother, but it has its rewards, too.

Timothy and Melinda anxiously anticipate their explorer grandmother's arrival for Christmas, as she rushes through various adventures to make it home in time.

Thirty-three stories about clothes-eating bacteria, a zombie apocalypse, a monstrous butcher shop, and other frightening things. Includes notes on how the author got his ideas for these stories.

One Thursday Imogene wakes up with a pair of antlers growing out of her head and causes a sensation wherever she goes.