Don Freeman

Clyde, a guard at Buckingham Palace, whose job is to keep wee animals from straying on to the royal grounds, gives his visiting cousins a tour of London.

A story about a toy bear who wants a pocket for himself and searches for one when he is left behind in the laundromat.

Earl the squirrel learns to gather acorns on his own.

A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.

"Dandelion overdresses for a come-as-you-are party and is turned away because the hostess does not recognize him." --

Describes Cary's special day at the library when she invites only animals and birds to browse.

It's almost Christmas and Corduroy sits on a department store shelf, wishing he could be a child s holiday gift but he s a plain bear, and nobody seems to notice him. He sets out across the store to ask Santa Claus for help, but he can't visit without wearing a special outfit! After stopping to try on hats, boots, and even baby clothes, Corduroy finally arrives at the North Pole. Can Santa help Corduroy find a new home in time for Christmas?

Explains in verse some of the delights of a fine, free day: the view outside, places to go, and things to do with long, lazy hours.

Corduroy trims the tree, bakes cookies, wraps gifts and enjoys Christmas with his friends.