Owen and Other Stories by Kevin Henkes

Owen - Narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker - When Mrs. Tweezers convinces Owen's parents that their son is becoming a little too attached to Fuzzy, his beloved yellow blanket, Owen vehemently disagrees. "Can't bring a blanket to school," says nosy Mrs. Tweezers. What will Owen's parents do? Chrysanthemum - Narrated by Meryl Streep - A little mouse thinks her name is absolutely perfect until she starts school and all the kids make fun of her. A Weekend with Wendell - Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt - When Wendell spends the weekend at Sophie's house, he wants to play games that are no fun for her at all. It's the last straw when he gives her a new hairdo with shaving cream. So she makes up a game that leaves him speechless for a time-- and wins the day for friendship.