More than anything else, James wanted desperately to find his spare can opener.

Clarence loved the music his head made when he chewed gum.

Zeke had a sinking feeling that he was being lifted into the air somehow.

Just once Wallace would like to go to a party where he could sit by himself in the corner, instead of every girl asking him to dance.

The sun was shining, but Francis couldn't help thinking it looked dirty today.

The kids never forgave Edmund for that Halloween when he gave out coupons for the irregular toothbrush store.

Sal thought, if only his hair could talk, he'd never have to get married.

On Sunday, Wilson dreamt of work. On Monday, he washed his sheets.

With a sudden gasp, Hank realized that he had mailed his teeth to Argentina again.

Sure, Marco hated the constant teasing, but he loved the free bananas.

Abe had a deadly secret. If only he could remember what it was.

Stuart thanked his stars every day for his degree in advanced calculus. Without it, he'd never finish his laundry.

Another meeting, another hand full of pens to add to the pen ball.

Lyle knew he'd never catch the kite, but he also knew Lucinda liked to see him run.

It was a quiet life at the thumbtack repair factory, but for Benjamin it was the only life.

Carl new it wasn't just a new t-shirt, it was a whole new way of life.

Benicio was tired of their stares. This time he was going to book that vacation to Easter Island no matter what.

Stu liked the sound of the rain, though he knew it was the end of his mud sculpture garden.

The tonic was nearly complete. Maurice would never again have to pay full price for a hairless cat.

Jimmy always had this sneaking suspicion that he was at his ugliest when he was about to sneeze.

Asa knew that one day he'd prove worms can cry.