Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with children but decides that there really is no place like home.

Milton, the big clumsy moose, helps Santa one Christmas when his load is too heavy for the reindeer to pull.

When the trees are cut down in his forest, Grizzwold, an unusually large bear, decides to find a new place to live

Three rare classics by a beloved author and illustrator transport kids to the farm for adventures with a plucky little chicken named Henrietta. Syd Hoff, author of Danny and the Dinosaur, brings his distinctive warmth and whimsy to these endearing tales of barnyard life. Henrietta Lays Some Eggs : It's market day but Henrietta doesn't want to join Farmer Gray and the other chickens, so she flies off the truck for a lively day among pigs, ducks, and hungry hobos. Henrietta, the Early Bird : While the rooster's off duty, Henrietta takes charge of waking the other animals and Farmer Gray — none of whom want anything to do with her cock-a-doodle-dooing. Henrietta Goes to the Fair : Farmer Gray has high hopes of winning the blue ribbon at the fair with Winthrop, his largest pig. When Henrietta makes an important discovery about the competition, she hitches a ride to the fair and encounters a big surprise.

When Santa and his reindeer return from their Christmas Eve trip around the world, they realize that one of them is missing and a search begins.

Pictures by the author highlight a humorous story of a boy in Spain who loves the huge fighting bulls and doesn't want to see them get hurt

‘Barney is a street peddler who sells fruits and vegetables while dispensing kindness and horseback rides to the children on his route. Progress brings elevated trains to the area, resulting in Barney’s horse running away before everyone adjusts to the changes. Brightly colored illustrations depict clear action. A satisfying story.’ —BL.