Peter Pamela Rose

"Houndsley and Catina run into trouble when they decide to prove that they are the best at cooking and writing, respectively." --

"Houndsley loves the quiet of the first snow of winter, but Catina does not enjoy being snowed in. What about all her plans for the day? With pretending, books, games, creativity, and some time to dream, Houndsley helps Catina let go of her worries and enjoy the snowy day." --

"It's Saturday, and Houndsley, Catina, and their friend Bert are looking forward to their weekly visit to the library. But when the trio arrives, they find that Trixie, the librarian, seems different. She doesn't tell a joke or recommend a book like she always does. That's when the friends find out the news - the library is closing! With Trixie retiring and enrolled in circus school, there's no one to take her place as head librarian . . . or is there?...

"When his cousin Wagster comes for a visit, Houndsley is excited. Wagster is all adventure and enthusiasm and razzle-dazzle, and all his friends love him. Even Catina thinks Wagster is fun and good at everything, and pretty soon Houndsley is starting to feel a little bit invisible. But Houndsley and Catina are best friends, and certainly Cousin Wagster won't change that -- right? James Howe and Marie-Louise Gay have created a tender and funny story...

t's the last day of first grade and Gilbert isn't sure what he's feeling. He's excited about summer vacation, but he will miss his teacher and his friends. He's also uncertain about the awards to be presented--what can he possibly be best at? As the normal class routine is replaced by end of school activities, Gilbert deals with this typical rite of passage in a memorable and reassuring manner.

Gilbert forgets to do his homework over the weekend because he is busy playing in the snow and getting ready for Christmas, but then he comes up with a solution at the last minute.

When the first snow of winter falls and Catina worries that her plans for the day will be ruined, Houndsley helps her let go of her worries and enjoy the quiet time of the snowy day.