Diane deGroat

Gilbert is excited about the costume he is planning to wear in the Halloween parade at school, until he discovers that lots of others have the same costume.

Gilbert the opossum gets stuck with a tattletale "buddy" on a class trip to Pilgrim Town.

On April Fools' Day, Gilbert is unhappy that everyone is tricking him and he is unable to get them back, but then he thinks of a great way to fool his best friend. Includes tricks hidden in the illustrations for the reader to find.

Gilbert seems to be the only one in his class who cannot think of any ideas for an Earth Day project.

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.

While Charlie, a sleepy basset hound, tells about the busy life of a ranch dog, his best friend Suzie, a Jack Russell terrier, is getting the work done.

There's nothing that makes Charlie's soul rejoice more than naps and bacon. But when his daily routine of eating and sleeping is interrupted by a new baby calf, Abigail, Charlie is not happy! Things go from bad to worse when Charlie sees everyone rubbing Abigail's belly -- instead of his; feeding her -- instead of him; and tucking Abigail in at the end of the day -- in Charlie's bed. Will Charlie be able to adjust to the new addition?

Mr. and Mrs. Moose try to invite a turkey to their Thanksgiving feast.

Charlie, a bassett hound who considers himself to be "King of the Ranch, " finds an unexpected Christmas gift under the tree.

When Mama and the kids are busy with their lessons, Charlie decides to start a class of his own with Suzie, Kitty, and Walter.