Don Wood

Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself.

In this cumulative tale, a chirping cricket calms a worried mouse, a prowling cat, and other restless creatures, helping them to finally fall asleep.

After shocking the elegant garden party by using a bad word, Elbert learns some acceptable substitutes from a helpful wizard.

A young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion, " "quiet as a clam, " "tough as a rhino, " and "gentle as a lamb."