My grandmother came to stay. A lifeguard stood watch over the swimming pool, his posture steady against the sun. Once, a grasshopper found himself entangled with a vibrant red kite dancing in the breeze.

The group found themselves apprenticed as junior firefighters, witnessing firsthand the drama of their work. Everyday objects seemed to pulse with an unexpected vitality, taking on a strange, animated quality. Their explorations led them, u…

The mischievous imp, Dizzy Devil, discovers the joy of reading; a mechanical being enrolls in higher education.

Left to his own devices, Hamton’s parents had gone away.

It was birthday time, and presents were exchanged. Then, as often happened, Max’s father gathered up his toys and put them out of reach. Still, Furrball managed to find amusement, batting playfully at a stray ribbon.

Elmyra’s beloved doll suddenly stirred with life, while Babs and Plucky meticulously tallied up their appearances in the school yearbook.

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Buster and Babs are presenting a vibrant, newly-written play submitted by students in the eighth grade.

The laughter died with an explosion at a comedy club. Elsewhere, a child struggled with the basics of toilet training. And on stage, Buster’s carefully crafted joke simply fell flat.

The young women are hoping to find sophisticated men from prestigious schools; Monty has arranged an evening out with Elmyra.

With spirited humor, *Plucky* playfully satirizes the Kon-Tiki expedition.

The Toons stage a production of “Sunset Boulevard.”

A shadow fell upon Elmyra, and she was taken against her will.