A little boy is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him.

Emmett loves pigs. What hewants most of all is a real pig, even though his parents have explained that he can't keep one in the city apartment where they live. But as Emmett's birthday draws near, he feels his dream may finally come true. Mary Stolz's warm story, first published in 1959, is a timeless classic. Garth Williams's original illustrations appear now in full color with help from renowned artist Rosemary Wells.

Anxious to see what life is like outside the zoo, Sammy the seal explores the city, goes to school, and plays with the children but decides that there really is no place like home.

Soft pages and a plush baby bird let children move our little hero from page to page as he asks, a kitten, a dog, a hen, and others, "Are you my mother?"

Harry the dog goes to fantastic lengths to make his neighbor stop singing.

Oliver the elephant looks elsewhere for employment after learning that the circus already has enough elephants.

A young boy buys two goldfish and learns about fish food, the way fish breathe, and why plants are needed in a fish bowl.

A lost albatross has trouble finding someone who can direct him to the ocean.

Little Bear visits his grandparents one day and gets all he wants to eat, listens to stories, and plays to his heart's content.

Andrew introduces Tim to a place where he can hold an elephant under his arm, pat a lion, and pick up a river.