Poppleton the pig enjoys the company of geese flying south, buys a new winter coat with the help of his friend Cherry Sue, and tries to order pancakes at the Lion's Club breakfast.

Lulu, dressed as Ladybug Girl, goes to the playground and makes new friends, including Bumblebee Boy.

Poppleton the pig plants a dogwood tree, gets a cold, and tries to hang wallpaper with the not very helpful aid of his friends.

A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.

Told in rhyming text Cyril and Bruce, two squirrels, are each determined to get the last pinecone of autumn; but when they fall into the river, they learn that sometimes it is essential to work together--and, in any case, a bird got the floating pinecone.

"Fighting like cats and dogs" does not apply to Henry's puppy, Mudge, and his new friend, Fluffy.

When four friends with different talents and abilities go to summer camp together, they use their strengths to make camp fun for all.

Grace was excited about the first day of school and seeing her best friend Jade from last year. But when Grace finally saw Jade, she was sitting with a new girl who teased and ignored Grace. Because Jade didn't stand up for her friend, Grace felt hurt. Grace's Nana tells her to make new friends and to always stand up for your friends. Includes glossary, as well as questions to self-check comprehension.

Henry and Ruby are best friends forever, even though they do not always get along.

Losing all hope in his ability to scare people, which is sorely lacking, Leonardo, who is terrible at being a monster, discovers a nervous little boy who seems to be the perfect candidate for him to practice on.