The things Ned speaks of become reality, until a knowing art teacher solves his problem with paper and paints.

Ned is a pirate whose fondness for knitting annoys his captain--until one of Ned's knitted blankets saves the ship from a sea monster.

Every morning, Little Ned puts on his pants, his shirt, his shoes and, while he's at it, his heavy-duty chest armour, his spikey metal gauntlets, his razor-sharp sword and his iron helmet. What could possibly go wrong? Hilarious and heartwarming, surprising and brilliantly drawn, Little Ned is a story about the pitfalls of being too careful.

A young rider encounters well-known horses and new friends in the final installment of the Ellen & Ned trilogy by Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley. Ellen's family has moved to a new town...but some things, like her love for horses, remain the same. Ellen is now the proud owner of her own horse, Tater. She's learning new skills and challenging herself as a rider...but she still can't stop thinking about Ned, the feisty former racehorse she sees on the ranch during her lessons. In the meantime, Ellen's making new friends and encountering old ones. Most exciting of all is Da, a boy from a riding family who is possessed of a spirit of mischief and daring and knows his own mind. Ellen still has a lot to learn...about horses, friendship, and herself. And will she ever be able to get Ned off her mind?

Three separate stories describe the experiences of a six-year-old boy living in West Virginia in the 1950s.

Ned Penguin of the South Pole needs a vacation and very soon! The excitement begins the moment he sees the tall, green lady in the harbor. With native New Yorker Meece as his guide, there can only be fun and adventure ahead. Ned experiences his first taxi ride while being mesmerized by the bright lights of Times Square, and is captivated by the amazing skyline as he walks across the Brooklyn Bridge. The whimsical art and bright, colorful pages created by local artist, Kip Cosson make this book a wonderful children's guide to the many great sights New York has to offer.