Surprise Island

Everything seems better when we have to work to get it.

This is what I like," said Jesse. "Everything seems better when we have to work to get it.

Only Peter Rabbit didn’t get any. Don’t you remember?” said Grandfather. “He will this time,” said Joe. “At last Peter Rabbit has his blackberries and cream, on his birthday.

The Butterfly Book,” said Jessie. “The Shell Book,” said Violet. “The Flower Book,” said Henry. “Oh, these three books must belong to a set.

Right!” said Joe. “My middle name is Joseph, anyway.

The next morning was very cold. Benny did not want to get up at all. “No,” he said, “it is so cold that I’m not going to get out of bed.” Henry looked out at the ocean. “I have an idea,” he said. “It’s too cold outside today. Let’s all stay inside and paint our birds.” “Fine!” agreed Jessie. “I’ll light the stove and we’ll shut the barn door. It will soon be warm.

Enough for two more dinners,” said Henry, very pleased, “and more will grow. Now I will

You did right, my dear,” said Mr. Alden. “People should have what they want on birthdays.

This is the best picnic I’ve ever been to,” said