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.

When a baby bird hatches while his mother is out searching for food, he leaves the nest for a series of adventures to try to determine his mother's identity.

Sam is certain that he dislikes green eggs and ham, until he is persuaded to try them.

"One summer Little Bear makes friends with a girl named Emily. But when summer ends, Emily must leave. Little Bear is very sad--until he finds a way to stay close to his new friend even when she is far away!"--P. [4] of cover.

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

A lost albatross has trouble finding someone who can direct him to the ocean.