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By Barney Saltzberg

No matter how far apart they are, a little girl and her grandfather share a cup of tea everyday at half past three.

By Mika Song

Oliver wants to drink tea with a friend, Philbert, who loves tea, tries to get Oliver's attention.

By Jane O'Connor
Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

When Nancy joins her friend Bree for a tea party and her friend's teapot is broken, Nancy worries that their friendship may be ruined.

By Victoria Kann

Pinkalicious throws a tea party to celebrate her crowning of Goldie as Princess Goldilicious, but when Peter has ideas of his own, the perfect party could be in jeopardy.

By Madelyn Rosenberg
Illustrated by Heather Ross

Although Julia instructs her younger brother, Charlie, and other guests in proper behavior, her tea party does not turn out as she had planned.

By Sarah, Duchess of York
Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

As Ruby tells everyone about her invitation to tea with the Queen, family and friends remind her about how she should conduct herself.

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