David McPhail

"Sometimes, Tom is a bad dog. But he can be good, too! His family loves him no matter what"--

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

It is when the fix-it man is trying to repair the television and her parents are trying to entertain her that Emma becomes so interested in reading, she no longer cares about TV.

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.

When Boy is sick, his friends Dog and Bird try to help him feel better.

A boy who is too big for his crib, his tricycle, and being picked up by his grandfather is just the right size for his bed, bicycle, and Grandpa's hugs.

Waddles, a very plump and furry raccoon, helps his best friend Emily, a duck, hatch and raise her ducklings, and discovers what makes him truly happy.

Pig Pig is concerned about travelling across the country with his aunt and uncle, but is even more worried when he returns.

Feeling that something is missing in his simple life, Mole acquires a violin and learns to make beautiful, joyful music.

"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"--