Little Bear's father is finally returning from his long fishing trip. Although he doesn't bring the mermaid Little Bear was hoping for, it is still a wonderful homecoming.

From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other--just as best friends should be.

In 1878, the three Muldie brother-ages eleven, eight, and three-and their father travel from Kentucky to Nicodemus, Kansas. Living in a dugout like other black pioneer families, they endure hunger and hardships before spring comes. Ed Muldie leaves the boys to take care of each other while he looks for a better homestead further west. They hunt, fish, and stay in the dugout until their father's letter arrives months later with a rough map. Following...

Best friends Tillie and Mert do everything together, from buying "bargains" at Weasel's garage sale to telling fortunes and opening their own grocery store.

Frances foils Thelma's plot to trick her out of a new china set.

Eight-year-old Letty attempts to save her pet goose from marauding British soldiers in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.

Mr. Bunny reminds her that the day is special, but while trying to recall why, Silly Tilly, the forgetful mole, gets distracted by the snow.

Arthur the chimpanzee is determined to be the best all-around gymnast at his gymnastics birthday party.