Three stories in one book: In the first story, Danny is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him. In the second story, Danny and his friend the dinosaur go to summer camp together. And in the third story, six-year-old Danny invites his dinosaur friend to come to his birthday party.

After winding a large ball of string, a young boy has fun finding ways of using it.

A little boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.

Emmett loves pigs. What hewants most of all is a real pig, even though his parents have explained that he can't keep one in the city apartment where they live. But as Emmett's birthday draws near, he feels his dream may finally come true. Mary Stolz's warm story, first published in 1959, is a timeless classic. Garth Williams's original illustrations appear now in full color with help from renowned artist Rosemary Wells.

Julius, an African gorilla, finds a home in an American circus. One day he inadvertently frightens away his audience, and goes in search of them.

A story in three parts about Pickles, a naughty kitten, until the fire department takes him in as their fire cat, where he begins to work hard.

Harry the dog goes to fantastic lengths to make his neighbor stop singing.

Oliver the elephant looks elsewhere for employment after learning that the circus already has enough elephants.

A wild horse searches for someone to love and care for him.