Tom Thumb

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1950
Easy-to-read text relates a tiny boy's adventures in a cow's mouth, a fish's belly, on the back of a mouse, and at a king's table.

Away Go the Boats

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1950
During her bath a young girl takes an imaginary ocean voyage to a tropical island.

Who Goes to School?

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1950
Simple text and illustrations depict animals in various work and training situations and conclude that school can be fun for animals and for boys and girls.

Boy & the Goats

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1950
When a boy can not retrieve his goats from a neighboring field, a rabbit, fox, wolf, and bee come to his aid. Only one of them is successful.

I Like Things

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1950
Easy-to-read text describes the collections of familiar items which have been arranged by color, size, and shape.

The Purple Pussycat

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1950
A stuffed pussycat comes to life at night and sets out to explore the world.

Why We Have Thanksgiving

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1950
Relates the journey of the Pilgrims to America and describes their struggles during the first year culminated in the celebration of the first Thanksgiving.

Pinocchio

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1950
In Geppetto's hand a piece of wood that talks becomes a living mischievous marionette and eventually, after many trials and errors, a real boy.

A little cowboy and his father ride horses, round up cattle, mend a fence, practice roping, cook over a campfire, and sleep outdoors in their sleeping bags.

Let's Have a Play

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 December 1981
On a rainy day, two children decide to make paper-bag puppets and put on a play for themselves and their parents.

A youngster is delighted with his birthday present, especially when it helps him do things such as toast marshmellows.

A boy and his pet dragon share many winter activities and celebrate Christmas by chopping down and decorating a tree, making cookies, and sitting by a fire.

While taking a walk on Halloween night, a witch and her cat are frightened by three children in costumes.

Fun Days

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1981
Describes in verse the celebration of a variety of events and holidays.

Magic Nutcracker

by Margaret Hillert

Published 1 January 1920
When a young girl rescues her nutcracker from an attack by mice, the nutcracker becomes a prince and takes her to see the Snow King and Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and waltzing flowers.