Martin Waddell

When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town.

It's bedtime, and Little Bear can't get to sleep. He's frightened of the dark, the dark all around, which not even Big Bear's largest lantern can light up. Big Bear finds a way to show Little Bear that there is no need to be afraid.

Hal and his little dog Billy calmly deal with a dinosaur's monstrous temper tantrum.

Kind Ox welcomes Old Dog, Stray Cat, Small Mouse, Tired Donkey, and finally the baby Jesus into his stable on the first Christmas night.

When three little bears play in the snow, they pretend to be "snow bears" and their mother goes along with the game.

A duckling and all his family happily await the hatching of his parents' new egg.

After spending an enjoyable day on the farm, Sammy and his toy rabbit become separated but happily find each other at bedtime.

A tortoise tries to find someone who will play with him at his own speed.

When Little Bear is frightened by the noises he hears while walking in the snowy woods, his friend Big Bear reassures him.

A young girl and her mother take a nighttime walk to the sea, creating beautiful memories of a special experience.