A family of foxes experiences a wide range of emotions and needs over the course of a day.

Gil the ant mistakenly believes that all of his friends have forgotten his birthday.

A little girl encounters various animals before finding her cat.

A boy runs so fast that he imagines himself to be a rabbit, a bobcat, a horse, and a cheetah.

A young boy takes good care of his pet chicken, and when she is grown up she gives him a surprise.

"Gossie and Gertie are best friends and everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie goes too--except when she doesn't, and sometimes that's even better." --

"The Holiday Mice are going on an egg hunt. Oh no! The littlest mouse is not finding any eggs ... until he stumbles and tumbles upon a very special egg. Will it turn out to [be] the best one of all?"--Page 4 of cover.

After having been lost in a sink and among unfamiliar objects, Gil the ant sneaks past a dog and finally finds his way home.

When Ann worries that she is not good enough to participate in Sports Day, her teacher encourages her to try her best.

Best friends Dan and Zack pick apples and find a snail in the garden. Includes activities and tips for helping a child become a better reader.