Shirley Hughes

Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.

Digby O'Day and Percy are best friends. This daring canine duo can find adventure anywhere-- even entering an All-Day Race! Digby is sure he can win, especially with Percy as his co-driver. But when the race starts and Digby and Percy are quickly left in the dust, it seems like they don't stand a chance. They meet peril after peril: a car that breaks down (and slides back to the edge of a cliff!), a near miss with an oncoming train, and worst of all,...

A young girl describes many examples of hiding: children at play, parents reading, the moon behind clouds, flowers underground in winter, and the dog at bathtime.

The death of Bob's cat prompts his friends and family to give him a surprise birthday party and a very special present.

In 1930s Liverpool, England, Bronwen and Dylan live with their widowed mother, who works long hours doing other people's washing, and even though she sometimes must leave the children alone in the house, she cautions them not to speak to the O'Rileys next door, who go to a different church.

The Christmas season at Mae's house is enlivened by the arrival of a new baby and Mae's appearance in a Christmas play.

When Digby O'Day and Percy head to the air show to see gliders, helicopters, and hot-air balloons, Ariel, the new pet parrot of neighbor Lou Ella, sneaks out to tag along which causes problems for the trio.

When Digby O'Day and Percy vacation at a seaside resort, they get involved in a diamond heist and must track down the culprits in time to solve the mystery.