Lucky Duck

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1996

Rooney 'Roo

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1998
Rooney 'Roo is a rather solitary kangaroo until he learns to share his love of reading with a friend.

Zeely Zebra

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1997
Although she is not the biggest or strongest or fastest zebra, Zely practices very hard, with the help of Speedy Cheetah, and wins a spot on the Zebra All Star Racing Team.

Joey Goat

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1997
Joey Goat loves to play tricks on his animal friends, but finally he learns that a joke is only fun if everyone enjoys it.

Patty Cat

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1996

Perky Otter

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 June 1997
Neighbors Perky Otter and hard-working Bert the Beaver seem to be complete opposites until Perky learns that work is not all drudgery and her neighbor learns that play can actually be fun.

Marty Aardvark

by Barbara deRubertis and Vagreti Cockrille

Published 1 January 1996
An aardvark who longs to travel far takes a trip downriver on a barge and has quite an adventurous journey, before deciding that she will be glad to return home to her ant farm.

Bouncy Mouse

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1998
After being scolded by his father for being too noisy, Bouncy Mouse forms a band that is a big hit at the county fair.

Janey Crane

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1997
Janey plans to surprise her friends by baking their favorite cakes to celebrate her birthday, but she is the one who gets surprised.

Foxy Fox

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1997

Bitty Fish

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1996
Bitty Fish is not happy at all with the choice of container Kim wants to put Bitty in.

Penny Hen

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 January 1996

Wally Walrus

by Barbara deRubertis

Published 1 June 1997
Bad experiences with a bully make Wally the Walrus balk at going to school before he learns to call upon his natural abilities to prove himself.