Puddle the duckling starts to have second thoughts about going to duckling school for the first time, but with some encouragement and kindness from his mother, he is able to enjoy his new environment.

Otto can do lots of things: forward roly-poly, backward roly-poly, be kind to frogs. But there's one thing he cannot do: swim. With some help from his sister - and a lot of practice - little by little, Otto sees that starting small can have big results!

Two little mice lie awake anticipating the visit of Santa Claus, in this modern variation on a classic Christmas poem.

Illustrations and simple text provide reassurance that a boy and those who care for him will be kept safe, no matter what.