In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.

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

Ten little fish swim along an ocean reef, each finding a different reason to leave until there is only one left.

Despite pleas from his court, a fun-loving king refuses to get out of his bathtub to rule his kingdom.

In this rhyming tale, a dog makes extravagant promises to its mistress if only she will give it a bone.

Little x is missing from Charley's Alphabet, and the other lowercase letters go off to solve the mystery of his disappearance, learning in the end how valuable a little x can be.

A mother saves her seven children from Heckedy Peg, a witch who has changed them into different kinds of food.

Jubal Bullfrog wishes for happiness for his animal friends and finds that sometimes wishes come true in an unexpected way.

Nona tries desperately to get rid of her junky old bike so that she can get the Deluxe Rocket Racer which she sees in the store window.

A young boy comes to accept his parents' unusual behavior whichincludes packing surprises in his lunch box and greeting strangers they meet on the street.