Big Dog and Little Dog spend a happy day aboard their boat, fishing, water skiing, and exploring a very unusual island.

Very young children are introduced to pages of familiar objects, such as toys, clothing, food, and parts of the body. More than five hundred nouns, detailed drawings, match-the-word and find-the-object activities (including a hidden ladybug) give young children an irresistable introduction to words and reading.

Though their Saturday morning walk is not as peaceful as planned, a group of children and their dogs, with one brave adult, enjoy themselves.

His parents keep forgetting that Winston is a big bear now, but when he discovers a burglar in the house who has eaten all of his porridge, Winston proves that he is both big and brave. Includes suggested activities.

Arnold Fox proves his worth as a nanny when he manages to save the chicks in his care from other foxes who have disguised themselves as Santa Claus and his reindeer.