One happy mutt is digging up dirt when he is joined by his equally joyful friends. They're certainly not expecting to encounter groundhogs, mice, moles, bears, and pirates! New readers will delight in this joyful story with its surprise climax. The characters have energy and charm that will delight young children as they embark on a satisfying first-time reading adventure.

Robug tries to obey when Jake instructs it to "Fix this mess!" but somehow manages to make things worse.

Colorful mice go ice skating and are unexpectedly joined by a feline friend.

"Dozens of fun-loving dogs explore a sunken ship, take a rocket to the moon, and visit an Egyptian tomb--where they are chased by a giant cat"--

"Two children and a frog, a cow, and other animals jump for joy in this easy-to-read book"--

Told she cannot step over the line to play school with the older girls, Min builds a catapult and flies over it, instead.

A balloon takes Ben on an adventure.

While Bear enjoys a day at the beach, Chipmunk, who is not a beach person, does not, suffering one mishap after another all in the interests of spending time with his good friend Bear.

"Horse is all set to paint a mural his way, oblivious to Buggy's suggestions that a bit of planning might be a good idea. But as the Horse knocks over paint cans and sends brushes flying, he relents and accepts some help from Buggy. The hilarious antics and easy-to-read text will put smiles on the faces of fledgling readers."--Amazon.com.

A lonely crow tries to make a friend from sticks and leaves, then from snow, before forming a friendship that will last.