Twelve stories about animals, insects, and other subjects, including "How the Alphabet Was Made, " "How the Camel Got His Hump, " and "The Elephant's Child."

Unsuspecting Jemima Puddle-Duck foolishly allows the cunning Fox to help her find a "safe" nest. Kep, the barnyard collie, and her pups rescue Jemima Puddle-Duck from the fox's cooking pot.

A collection of tales which shows how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children.

In addition to being naughty and losing their company clothes, Tom and his two sisters indulge in rowdy behavior when they are sent upstairs as punishment.

Seven short stories, including one about Henry Sugar, a man that can see with his eyes closed, and a tale of a boy who can understand animals.

An illustrated collection of fourteen short stories featuring dragons and wizards, councilors and mayors, an adventurous tortoise and a monster in a lake, along with plenty of pointy hats and a few magic spells, written when the author was a teenaged newspaper reporter.

Retells famous fairy tales and nursery stories, including "The Three Little Pigs, " "Goldilocks, " and "Jack and the Beanstalk."

Presents five stories about Tom Kitten and his sisters, two kindly but imprudent shopkeepers, and Cousin Ribby.

Eleven brief tales recounting the adventures of a variety of children.