A group of first graders search the classroom for their missing hamster.

Forest Fire

by Patty Wolcott

Published November 1975
Animals mistake a patch of bright flowers for a forest fire.

The Cake Story

by Patty Wolcott

Published 31 December 1974
The woodland creatures eat the bear's cake while he sleeps, but later, repentant, they make it up to him.

A dog saves a garden planted by two young gardeners from being wrecked by neighborhood ruffians.

Peter picks a million pickles which pop and form a pickle juice pond.

Beware of a Very Hungry Fox

by Patty Wolcott

Published November 1975
Four little chipmunks wander into a forest thinking they are unafraid of a very hungry fox--and then they meet one.

My Shadow and I

by Patty Wolcott

Published 7 January 1977
As the large old tree near his house seems to become a frightening monster, a little boy and his shadow battle this adversary with their broom-weapons.

Two children walk through the streets of New York and visit the ship, Queen Elizabeth II.


Tuna Fish Sandwiches

by Patty Wolcott

Published 7 January 1977