Erica S Perl

Humorous illustrations accompany silly rhyming text about an outlandish chicken.

Zelly Fried wants a dog more than anything, so at the urging of her grandfather, during the summer before sixth grade she takes care of a "practice dog" made out of an orange juice jug to show her parents that she is ready for the responsibility, even though she is sometimes not entirely sure about the idea.

Persuaded by his energetic best friend Louise the chipmunk, sleepy Arnold the bear postpones hibernation to do what Louise calls "fun winter things."

"Arnold wants to celebrate the start of the cozy autumn season indoors. Louise does not. How can they celebrate fell if they're not celebrating together?"-- Provided by publisher.

While hosting a tea party for her inanimate rock friends, Whale meets Quail and Snail and invites them to join.

"See if you can find the facts about your favorite dogs with the help of the Truth Sleuth!"-- Page 4 of cover.

Whale wants to fly, and Snail offers to teach her, but Quail insists that whales can not fly.

A retelling of The Three Little Pigs featuring three guinea pig sisters who must outwit a clever fox.

A young boy explains to the mailman that his family consists of ninety-three members, including his parents, sisters, and an assortment of pets.

Penny, a small, frisky puppy who has no trouble jumping over a log, encourages Clover, a large, careful dog, to follow her and take a leap of faith.