Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.

A retelling of the La Fontaine fable in which a stork finds a way to outwit the fox that tricked him.

In this adaptation of a traditional folktale a dog, duck, and chick refuse to help a pig prepare a turnip pie but nevertheless expect to eat it when it's ready.

Jack Rabbit tricks the other animals into helping him make a pot of tumbleweed stew.

When the children's librarian gives Lucy a book that helps her quiet her noisy brothers, Lucy learns the power of a story. Includes activities and tips for helping a child become a better reader.

An excited Bear mistakenly believes that Rat has given him a boat for his birthday.

Martha tries her paw at sleuthing to find out who ruined the birthday cake at Alice's birthday party and she later tries to prevent a jewelry store robbery.

Will Martha and Skits trade their friendshi for a toy?

"These two stories about Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are full of surprises, including a talking horse who likes to say 'No!'"--Page [4] of cover.

Splish-splash, buckaroos! Stormy weather can't stop best friends Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa from having a good time in these two easy-to-read stories about prancing in the rain and chasing rainbows. With short sentences, simple dialogue, and delightful illustrations by the Caldecott Honor winner Betsy Lewin, this book is perfect for beginning readers, rain or shine!