Judith Viorst

Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar -- and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But some how the money began to disappear... Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar.

A boy is nervous about a presentation he has to give at school.

In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat.

If his mother has made other important mistakes, can Nick trust her word that there are no goblins and such lurking around in the night?

Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar.

On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too.

Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's.

Provides a collection of poems dealing with turning sixty as it affects marriage, children and grandchildren, and other parts of life.