Here, in the great tradition of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Caleb and Kate , is another tale of magical transformation from William Steig, the creator of Shrek . Its hero, young Solomon, is an ordinary rabbit--well, ordinary in every respect but one. Whenever he scratches his nose and wiggles his toes at exactly the same time, he turns into a rusty nail. To turn back into a rabbit, all he has to do is think: "I'm no nail, I'm a rabbit!" This unusual talent enables Solomon to play some gratifying practical jokes, but it also leads to serious trouble when he's waylaid by a one-eyed cat who plans to turn him into Hasenpfeffer. Solomon promptly becomes a rusty nail and steadfastly refuses to change back, even after Ambrose, the cat, and his wife, Clorinda, lock him up in a cage in their guest room. Sooner or later, they figure, they'll be dining no bunny stew. How can Solomon possibly find a way out of this dilemma? Praise for Solomon the Rusty Nail : “Steig combines a tale of uncanny transformation with his distinctively animated illustrations...Children will love this bizarre tale with its humorous drawings and lively sense of fun.” — Pointer, Kirkus Reviews “Beautifully written and illustrated by paintings reflecting the sunny colors of spring...A classic by a peerless artist.” — Publishers Weekly

A move to the country introduces Steven and June Hood to the kitten Foudini and the largest dog anybody has ever seen, two talking animals who are preparing a return visit to the world from which they originally came and decide to take the children with them.

Kendar, the worst student magician on the world of Orbix, begins a calamitous chain of events when he chases an Earth cat named Scandal into a cloud. Kendar emerges with the biggest supply of majyk on the planet, and suddenly he's being chased by a wizard, a barbarian, and a demon.

The sequel to Majyk by Accident follows magician Kendar Gangle and his earth cat, Scandal, as they try to stop a rain of live poultry over Orbix, confront a mad menagerie of revolting animals, and restore the rightful ruler of Wingdingo. Original.

Looks can kill, or so thinks apprentice wizard Kendar Gangle. Curio, the number-one bookcover model, is suspected of foul play when his major rival in the hunk department disappears. Kendar is trying to get to the bottom of things, but that's nearly impossible with his snide feline sidekick and warrior ex-wife in tow!