Two squirrel friends spend the weekend together, exchange presents, plan a party, and trade hats.

John can do nothing well until a snail gives him one hundred fabulous stories to tell. But even they wear thin and he goes in search of the snail again.

The island-dwelling Komodo dragon, being mistaken for a lady tourist in a green hat, has a chance to see the "jewels" of the mainland at closer range.

Harry and Shellburt, two good friends, rerun the classic race between the tortoise and the hare.

A dinosaur's exuberance about moving cools considerably when he realizes how much he misses his next-door friend.

"The Greedy Python" is quick to gobble up every creature he meets--including to his own great misfortune, himself, when he mistakes the tip of his tail for a lunchtime treat. With drawings by one of the country's most popular illustrators, this story of a python who is quick to eat everything in sight, including the end of his tail on one sad day, is sure to delight and amuse young readers. Full-color illustrations.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, summer means going on a picnic in the park, taking a bath under the garden hose, and going to the top of the big green hill.

A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels. Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell and has to find a new home. And he does, with help from some friends who make the move less scary. Children facing change in their own lives will relate to Hermit Crab's story-and learn a lot about the fascinating world of marine life along the...

In the autumn Henry and his big dog Mudge watch the leaves turn, meet with some Halloween spooks, and share Thanksgiving dinner.