Pennwick is the name of an ancient fairy who lives in the woods behind the home of J.R., a boy who can't seem to get anything right. J.R. learns how to overcome his fears and numerous disasters from the delightful fairy who also explains why it is important to preserve his home - the old growth forest. Folk tales and myths about fairies from around the world are intertwined here in a charming story about loyalty and overcoming adversity.

In this modern adaptation of the classic nursery rhyme "A Farmer in the Dell" a farmer is faced with the choice of selling his land to a real-estate developer. One by one the farmer asks each member of his family, his farm animals and the people who live in the nearby city whether or not he should sell the land. All insist he should not sell out and everyone is happy because they have a place to grow organic vegetables.

A family of squirrels works hard to collect enough acorns to last through the long cold winter. When all the squirrels work hard and share they are successful and happy. But then a new squirrel that moves to their forest takes many acorns and hides them in an old junk car. The squirrel family faces hunger until they find a way to solve the problem and bring the new squirrel into the community. This book entertains children while teaching positive lessons on the value of hard work and cooperation and the problems associated with greed and selfishness.

An energetic young boy dreams about jumping to the moon. An adult tells him he can do anything if he tries hard enough. So the boy jumps and jumps. He gives it everything he has only to discover there are some things you cannot do, no matter how hard you try. Realizing he can never jump to the moon, the boy is forlorn until he sets a new goal for himself that is lofty and challenging, but also realistic and attainable. Through hard work, perseverance, study and teamwork the boy climbs a tall mountain. He experiences overwhelming happiness, regains his lost confidence and no longer feels compelled to jump to the moon.