This collection of ten stories features caring, adventurous, and silly boys whose stories can each be read aloud in five minutes flat. Fearless, fun, determined, daring, kind, and independent . . . these boys rock! Whether you're looking for a compassionate role model, a quick pick-me-up, a jolt of inspiration, or just a giggle, this treasury has all that and more!

A couple of boys have the best week ever /by Marla Frazee -- Space boy / by Leo Landry -- Happy belly, happy smile / by Rachel Isadora -- Guyku / by Bob Raczka, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds -- Mustache baby / by Bridget Heos, illustrated by Joy Ang -- Quiet Wyatt / by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Arthur Howard -- Kid amazing vs. the blob / by Josh Schneider -- Brothers / by David McPhail -- Curious George and the firefighters / by Margret and H. A. Rey -- Real cowboys / by Kate Hoefler, illustrated by Jonathan Bean.