Books like Mike Mulligan and more by Virginia Lee Burton

Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper, turns ordinary household tasks into comedic adventures as she faithfully follows the Rogers family’s instructions in her own unique way.

Corduroy, a worn teddy bear from a department store, dreams of a home. When a young girl buys him, he discovers the happiness he has longed for.

Blueberries for Sal is a charming picture book by Robert McCloskey that follows a young girl and her mother as they gather blueberries in Maine, blending humor, family bonding, and playful illustrations.

A gentle, picture‑book tale of Little Bear and his caring mother, designed for early readers with simple sentences and familiar words.

Henry Huggins follows an ordinary eighth–year‑old boy and his mischievous terrier Ribsy as they find humor in everyday neighborhood adventures.

Join Winnie‑the‑Pooh and friends in the Hundred‑Acres Wood, where simple adventures turn into timeless lessons about friendship, imagination, and the gentle wisdom that comes from a bear who thinks he has very little brain.

A charming collection of six whimsical tales that invent the origins of animal traits, from the whale’s tiny throat to the leopard’s spots, delighting young readers with playful explanations of the natural world.

Nick Itch and his new friends Bruno and Loretta help him uncover the mystery of a stolen bicycle and track down Arthur Bobowicz, the eccentric owner of a 266‑pound chicken named Henrietta, in the lively town of Hoboken, New Jersey.

A charming picture book in which a country house laments the growth of the surrounding city, illustrating the quiet loss of rural life as urban sprawl encroaches.

A rainy day brings mystery to an apartment building as two brothers hunt for the source of a harmonica tune, exploring friendship and family life in the city.

Katherine Paterson’s Angels and Other Strangers collects heartwarming Christmas short stories for children, set in America and celebrating the wonder of the holiday season. In every tale, the magic of giving and kindness unites.

A series of stories set in Avonlea, focusing on characters and events in a small Canadian town, suitable for young adults or children, including tales of Aunt Cynthia, and featuring characters like David Spencer and Miss Emily.

Introduction / by Barbara Morgan -- 1. Inspiration. A conversation with Randall Wallace -- 2. Story. What makes a great story : a conversation with Bill Wittliff ; Steven Zaillian on where the story originates ; Peter Hedges on crafting story ; Lawrence Kasdan on story and theme -- 3. Process. A conversation with John Lee Hancock ; Sacha Gervasi on getting started ; The basics with Nicholas Kazan ; Advice from Bill Wittliff ; Anne Rapp's writing routine ; Caroline Thompson's writing process ; Lawrence Kasdan on the challenges of writing -- 4. Structure. Structure and format : a conversation with Frank Pierson, Whit Stillman, Robin Swicord, and Nicholas Kazan ; Caroline Thompson on structure ; Lawrence Kasdan on the rules of script formatting ; Visual storytelling : a conversation with John August, John Lee Hancock, and Randall Wallace -- 5. Character and dialogue. Building characters and mapping their journeys : a conversation with Lawrence Kasdan and Anne Rapp ; Nicholas Kazan on writing characters ; Crafting characters : a conversation with Lawrence Kasdan ; Dialogue and finding the voice : a conversation with John August and John Lee Hancock -- 6. Rewritng. Writer's block : a conversation with Bud Shrake and Bill Wittliff ; Bill Wittliff on when to let something go ; Steven Zaillian on defining scenes : what to keep in, what to leave out ; Anne Rapp on keeping writing fresh ; Nicholas Kazan's rewriting process ; On rewriting : a conversation with Daniel Petrie Jr., Peter Hedges, and Sacha Gervasi ; Lawrence Kasdan on how to know when you're done -- 7. Collaboration. A conversation with Steven Zaillian ; Peter Hedges on collaborating ; Lawrence Kasdan on writing with a partner ; Randall Wallace on working with other writers -- 8. Go forth.

Jake and his crew head to Never Peak Mountain to witness a Neverbird egg hatch, but pirates Hook and Smee snatch the egg, prompting Jake to race back to its mother.

A collection of twelve short stories set during China’s Cultural Revolution, exploring the decay of morality and social life in a rural town as citizens grapple with honor, shame, and the absence of privacy.

A sixteen‑year‑old teenager discovers that werewolves live in his city and that the hunters who once pushed them out were men from the community. He infiltrates the Wolves gang to help end their threat.

Five O'Clock Tales is a collection of Enid Blyton's whimsical short stories featuring pixies, fairies, gnomes, and other magical creatures that delight children with adventures and gentle lessons.

Louie moves to a bustling city neighborhood with his mother and seeks a new father figure, exploring the bustling streets in search of connection and belonging.