Jan Thomas

When Fat Cat is looking for somewhere to sit, a group of animals are terrified at the prospect of being crushed by his imposing size, until the mouse comes up with a solution that satisfies everyone.

"Mouse, Pig, Cow, and Duck are playing a carefree game of ball when (horror of horrors!) their ball gets kicked into . . . the doghouse. Who will risk a run-in with scary Dog to get it back? Hysterical high anxiety ensues as Mouse volunteers each animal to do the dirty-work--but you'll never believe what's really going on in the doghouse!" --

An animal in the garden is eating all of the other animals' favorite things.

Duck's imagination gets the best of him when he asks his critter companions for help escaping a mysterious pursuer.

A ladybug invites the reader to play a game of "let's pretend."

Rabbit needs to clean her room, but when Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine's plan causes more of a mess, Rabbit needs to quickly come up with her own strategy before chaos ensues.

The Easter Bunny and his special assistant demonstrate how to make Easter eggs.

Brave cowboy tries to sing his young calf pals to sleep on a dark, dark night, with humorous results.

In three stories, Red Robot and Blue Robot learn that gratitude is not always easy, but best friends are something to be thankful for.

The reader is invited to count goats of many shapes, sizes, hobbies, and professions.