There's the child I chose at random for our study, Mr. Booklist!
Genre
children
Characters
Lotta Plump [Little Lotta]; Mr. Pry; Mr. Booklist; homeowner;
Synopsis
When Mr. Pry chooses Lotta at random for the subject of a research film and some of Lotta's amazing feats of strength are captured, Mr. Booklist cannot believe that the film is genuine.
Dot Polka [Little Dot]; Mrs. Polka; square creatures; Mr. Polka
Synopsis
While suffering from the effects of sunstroke, Dot dreams she is in a world where everything is square and none of the square creatures she finds there have ever seen a dot.
Daddy! Daddy! That man came out of the phone booth and took your sample case!
Genre
children
Characters
Dot Polka [Little Dot]; Mr. Polka; apartment tenants; truck driver; J.J. Van Tyte; accordion player
Synopsis
A stranger accidentally switches his suitcase for that of Dot's father. Upon opening it, they discover it contains a machine with many white and red buttons. When they push a white button, something good seems to happen, and a red button seems to bring bad events.
Richie, meet my associate, Mr. Giltedge Van Banknote!
Genre
children
Characters
Richie Rich; Richard Rich; Giltedge Van Banknote; Algernon Van Banknote; chauffeur
Synopsis
Richie meets the worlds richest man, Giltedge Van Banknote. Banknote's son Algy has every possession one could imagine, but he has grown bored with life. Richie opens Algy's eyes to enjoying the simple pleasures in life.