Lock on the Door
Like countless other kids growing up and wanting their independence, Peter decides at a certain point that he needs a lock on his bedroom door. Initially, his mother vetoes the idea: "That's why I...
The Saddle Shoes
Peter's not jumping up and down at the chance to go shoe shopping—especially not if it's with his mom and his annoying little brother. But he doesn't have a choice in the matter, and so off they...
Turtle the Dog
Has getting a new pet ever been so bittersweet? Peter's a huge animal lover, so it's no surprise that he loves the puppy that his parents give him at the end of the book. But the whole thing is sti...