When a kindly neighbor gave the boys some money to spend, they went straight to the bakery to buy some gingerbread—and they fell into the batter! Now Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr looked just like three gingerbread boys who had come to life. A beautiful princess picked them up in her coach and took them to her palace for a party. When the party was over, Mother knew just what to do with her children.

One day the three boys decided to buy their mother the perfect birthday present—a pair of red shoes. They set out to earn some money. Snipp painted a fence; Snapp cleaned a chimney; and Snurr worked in a flour mill. Things did not go exactly as planned, but in the end, Mother was very surprised!

Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr want butter for their bread. But Mother can't make butter without milk. Aunt Annie's cow, Blossom, can't make milk without good grass to eat, and the grass won't grow without the sun to shine on it. And that means all the ingredients for a classic cumulative adventure here.

Swedish triplets Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka return in this reissue of the classic picture book. The girls' mother makes them new dotted dresses. The girls are very excited about their new clothes, but when they go to help their Aunt Helma at her farm, they get their new dresses very dirty! Mother isn't angry--the girls should always help those in need. But next time, she says, "Why not wear your overalls?"

Soon it will be Mother's birthday, and Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka can't think of what to give their Mother. Aunt Betty shows them how to bake a cake by themselves. All is fine until the girls put the cake in the oven and go out to play. Will they remember the cake before it burns?

Celebrate becoming a big sister or brother with activities and journaling fun There's big news... You're going to be a big sister or a big brother! Welcome to the Family!: A Celebratory Journal for a New Big Sister or Brother is here to help a big sibling-to-be get creative and make big plans as they welcome a new baby. They can play games, write, draw, and color to express their feelings. There are even fun ideas to get the rest of the family involved, too. A budding big sister or big brother can start by writing down special details about themselves and their family. When baby arrives, they'll find ways to learn about their new family member--discover their favorite things, sing songs, and imagine future adventures. There's even space to write notes for their new sibling to read when they're older! Welcome to the Family!: A Celebratory Journal for a New Big Sister or Brother includes: Tons of ways to play--Take quizzes, color the pictures, fill-in-the-blanks, or learn more about relatives with fun interview questions. For every family--Discover lots of ideas that any kind of family can use to make memories and share joy during this super special time. For littler big sibs, too--A younger big sister or big brother can get help from parents with plenty of tips for making activities simpler. Exciting activities and games await every brand-new big sister or brother in Welcome to the Family!

Relates how the powerful ruler of India, King Asoka, came to give up the ways of war and to rule his empire with love.