Thomas Yezerski

The history of the Meadowlands, from its pristine state, to its gradual transformation by European settlers, to the pollution caused by industrialization, and the changes brought by environmental organizations striving to protect it.

Pinch and Dash's disagreement over the use of pepper and hot sauce in their soup ends up spoiling the meal.

A little puppy wants to be perfect so that his owner will always love him, and even though he makes mistakes, he learns that he is loved anyway.

Four stories about Mimmy, who is six, and her four-year-old sister Sophie; their momma, poppa, and grandparents, who emigrated from Russia; and their Brooklyn neighborhood during the Depression.

Together, two good friends figure out how to prepare for the possibility of rain, how to celebrate un-birthdays, and what to do with worries.