Precious Water

by Brigitte Weninger

Published 1 February 2002
A young girl celebrates our most precious natural resource, describes the sources of water and its importance to all living things, and expresses her gratitude for this gift of nature.

A Letter to Santa Claus

by Brigitte Weninger and Anne Moller

Published 1 September 2000
When he learns of Santa Claus from an old calendar, a poor young boy sends off his Christmas wishes tied to a balloon and gets a surprising response.

Elf's Hat

by Brigitte Weninger and J. Rowe

Published 1 February 2000
A retelling of a Russian cumulative tale in which a number of animals crowd into a lost hat to make their home, until a tiny flea comes along.

Happy Easter, Davy!

by Brigitte Weninger

Published 1 December 2000
Davy's big brother has just heard about the Easter Bunny who brings human children presents and colored eggs. The Rabbit children immediately decide to go find the Easter Bunny and ask him to bring them gifts too.

The Three Little Rabbits

by Brigitte Weninger

Published 1 December 2001
A Balkan variation on the tale of "The Three Little Pigs," in which three young rabbits set out on their own, but only one of them follows her father's advice on how to be safe from a hungry fox.

It's Bedtime!

by Brigitte Weninger

Published 1 April 2002
Ben does not want to sleep alone, but when his mother asks which toy he wants to take to bed, she is surprised by his choice.