Henry Carter Hull

The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

A girl describes the hectic life she leads among the members of her large family, and her search for a little peace and quiet.

This is a book about the Hocky family. You will read stories about them as well as about tubas, airplanes, balloons, skateboards, birthdays, boats, chores, dishes, naps, ants, toys, and cousin Stinky.

Sarah is both excited and nervous about being the flower girl in her aunt's wedding.

When her Uncle Ted, the fireman, comes to stay with Clarice and her brothers and sister while her mother is away, things get somewhat hectic.

"When the family minivan needs replacing, Sam has the perfect plan to turn the new car into a monster minivan, complete with a dragon painted on it. But first, Sam has to convince his family why a monster minivan is the best choice--not to mention learn how to paint a dragon!"--

The whole family joins in a lively small-town celebration of Independence Day, including a parade, a picnic, music, and fireworks. An author's note explains the origin of the celebration of July 4th.

Instructs the reader in how to form one's own country when the time comes, from finding a location, a name, and a flag, to handling the inevitable civil unrest and invasions.

Spinky believes his family does not love him or understand him and nothing they say will convince him otherwise.

Papa prepares dinner and the boys set the table as they, the dog, and the cat eagerly await Mama's return home after work.