John McDonough

In a moment of fright, Sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then can not hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again.

When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby agree to walk her dog for a week, not knowing what they are in for.

Follows a busy mouse as he plays an unusual game of croquet with his brother, makes deliveries by bus, and reaches a crossroads.

Mr. Putter and Mrs. Teaberry bring Tabby and Zeke to the library for a special storytime.

Little Brown Bear does not want to go to school, so he tries various jobs instead.

Jonathan London is author of more than 20 cherished children's books. His stories are populated with adorable animals that all children can relate to. In Froggy Goes to School, it's Froggy's first day of school. After a bowl of flies with milk, Froggy flops outside to catch the bus- flop flop flop. At school, he finds his desk and sits down-but then he falls out of his chair! How will the rest of Froggy's day go? John McDonough cheerful and vivid...

Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise.

Reluctantly, Mr. Putter and his cat, Tabby, agree to go ballroom dancing with Mrs. Teaberry and her dog, Zeke.

Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks--a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem: Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do?

A rival puts Strega Nona out ot the healing business until Big Anthony's assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usual well-meaning way.