Calling All Kids #14

Twinkle the little star journeys down from the sky to check on his Earth friends' winter preparations, but his visits stretch on longer than planned—and soon the North Wind is blowing fierce and strong. Racing to get home before the weather turns too treacherous, Twinkle encounters a friend in need and discovers a clever way to help out before making his escape back to the heavens.

Marco Polar Bear and his errand boy Bobby hop aboard their magic rug and head to Yellowstone National Park to see the natural wonders—from hiking trails teeming with wildlife to the famous geyser Old Faithful. Along the way, they meet a forest ranger, encounter the park's tame bears, and learn how geysers work before rushing back home. It's a charming tour of one of America's greatest natural attractions, packed with humor and surprising moments.

When Mom heads out for a day of shopping, Pop and Junior take charge of the house—making waffles for breakfast, tackling the dishes (with unexpected consequences), and attempting their own home repairs. As the day unfolds with one mishap after another, the two must scramble to have everything ready before Mom returns home for dinner, hoping their hard work will earn them a warm welcome rather than a scolding.

Bobo and his cheerful friends—Whitey the snowman and Fudgie the candy-man—chase after a runaway kite that gets tangled high atop the Rose Giant's tower, leading them on a whimsical adventure through Blunderland. Along the way they meet Snipper the tailor-bird and Lazy-Turtle, encounter a Jack-in-the-box doorkeeper, and discover the magical Yum-Yum Tree, where marshmallows fall like snow and unexpected treasures await. It's a delightfully silly romp full of colorful characters and sweet surprises in this 1947 humorous tale.

Pug and Curly are freezing and desperate to warm up by a cozy fire, so they hatch a plan to sneak inside—but their schemes to find heat keep landing them in hilariously uncomfortable situations. This 1947 funny-animal tale from *Calling All Kids* is a delightful romp of misguided warmth-seeking that proves some ideas are better in theory than in practice!