Penworthy. LEVEL 2. I can read series.

Describes the daily activities of nine-year-old Almanzo Wilder, who would grow up to become the husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder, as he lives with his family on a New York farm at the end of the nineteenth century.

A child tries to get her mother's attention as chaos erupts around the family farm.

A farmer's young daughter shares numerous adventures with the dragon she raises from infancy.

A boy helps his grandfather on the farm, showing the hen that follows them all that he can do.

Farmer Fred, various members of his family, and his neighbors each have a favorite time of day.

THANKSGIVING COLLECTION. The day before Thanksgiving, Turkey tries to disguise himself as other animals in order to avoid being caught by the farmer.

HALLOWEEN COLLECTION. While visiting her grandparents' farm, Sylvie Ann finds a fine large pumpkin for Halloween but it leads her on a merry chase as it rolls faster and faster down the hill and into the barnyard.

Although McGillycuddy the kangaroo cannot produce wool or milk or lay eggs, the other animals learn that kangaroos can bring special skills to the farm.

Old Mr. Mackle Hackle is concerned when his hen will not cackle, so he takes her to a doctor and a fortune-teller, and even tries telling her chicken jokes, but once her chicks are hatched the tables are turned.