To see life out of the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that there really is no place like home, in a story with material on the origins of books in the "I Can Read" series.

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

Preparing for the arrival of an important visitor, a wacky housekeeper follows her employer's instructions with humorous results.

Little Bear spends a day with Grandmother and Grandfather Bear.

Wendy, the yougest witch in her family, is afraid of everything, but most especially mean, bossy witches like her older sisters until she finds a way to out-witch them.

A re-illustrated collection of lighthearted Valentine poems includes such works as "I Made My Dog a Valentine" and "I Love You More Than Applesauce."

Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party.

Two friends share experiences in each season of the year.

A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother.

Grasshopper meets many unusual characters when he sets off on a journey down the road, including those who like to fly, sail, and clean.