Don Wood

Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself.

In this cumulative tale, a chirping cricket calms a worried mouse, a prowling cat, and other restless creatures, helping them to finally fall asleep.

Follows a dog as he naps his way through the day, squeezing in time for walks, food, and play-time with his best friend. Clocks are clevery tucked into the illustrations to show the time of day when Duffy is napping.

A young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb."