A band of mischievous monkeys steals every one of a peddler's caps while he takes a nap under a tree.

"Inside, outside, climbing up the stairs, or jumping into bed, your shadow may be following you! Complete with a cast of the whole family, a cat, a dog, and a teddy, this story is for everyone. Little ones who are just discovering their shadows for the first time will find inspiration between these pages, while older, more experienced kids are sure to learn new ways to play with their shadows." --

Banished from the town for making mischief, a little boy and his father are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant Abiyoyo disappear.

"Rock collecting has never been quite like this! When the class forgets to do its homework, a field trip through the Earth's crust, into the center of the Earth, and out through a volcano will teach them not forget their assignments again - and then some!" --

A story about a teacher's pet boa constrictor who aids her in the classroom by shaping his body into letters, numbers, etc. and really shows his versatility when a burglar breaks into her apartment and Crictor saves the day.

While vacationing in Africa, the Lazardo family finds and brings back to America a friendly dinosaur that becomes the talk of the town.

Recounts the race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.

When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, and runs away.

A survey of the many kinds of shoes in the world concludes that the best of all are the perfect natural shoes that are your feet.

Two children play in their backyard during a rainy day.