David McPhail

"Two children and a frog, a cow, and other animals jump for joy in this easy-to-read book"--

A boy describes all the things that he does not like about having a younger brother--and the things he does like.

When Dot's mother begins to plant a tree, Bob the dog decides to help.

Big Brown Bear is visited by a rat who wants to use one of his slippers for a bed.

An excited Bear mistakenly believes that Rat has given him a boat for his birthday.

"The family cat destroys everything in his path, and the two girls who love him worry that he may be sick or blind in this story of unconditional pet love"--

In the 1800s, a man clearing land in a beautiful forest to build a home leaves one special tree, but many years later the tree is in trouble, and the man's great-great grandson enlists a host of animal friends to try to save it.

Andrew's scribbles with a crayon he found become better and better until he is making drawings so realistic that they come right off the page.

In this story for beginning readers, Boy, Bird, and Dog have lots of fun in their tree house.

A little bear learns from his mother what it means to make and break a promise, as well as the lesson that some things in life simply cannot be promised.