Kathy Caple

During a visit to the zoo, Pop and Sam grow tired but while they are napping, not only does the zoo close for the day but the animals come out to play--with Pop's cell phone.

Hillary's drama club has planned a trip to the theater on a cold, snowy day. Always prepared, Hillary bundles up in her warmest clothes and her super-duper warm snow boots. On the long van ride to the theater, though, she notices that everyone else has worn fancy coats, party dresses, and shiny shoes. What's more, she's beginning to roast under her many layers of sweaters and scarves. Hillary's friends wonder why she has worn such bulky clothing,...

Worm has a variety of adventures painting, smelling, catching drips, and making shapes with his body.

Duck and Rat's bookstore is busy as Christmas approaches and all the animals buy gifts and celebrate with their friends.

Worm attempts various jobs for his animal friends so that he can buy painting supplies and enter the art contest.

Eleanor the elephant is self-conscious about her large nose after she is teased by Betty the hippopotamus, but she overcomes her sensitivity when she realizes Betty has the biggest mouth.

Harry wants to send his pen pal a picture of himself, but his photographed smile looks so unattractive he decides to stop being pen pals rather than send the picture and vows he'll never smile again.

Termite is busy eating houses, jumping on a trampoline, sculpting a log, and trying to fly with his friend Ostrich.

Set of 10 short books with foldout poster, stickers, a blank make-your-own Brand new reader, parent's guide, and certificate of achievement.