Audrey Wood

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

In this cumulative tale, a chirping cricket calms a worried mouse, a prowling cat, and other restless creatures, helping them to finally fall asleep.

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

Follows a dog as he naps his way through the day, squeezing in time for walks, food, and play-time with his best friend.

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

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

After shocking the elegant garden party by using a bad word, Elbert learns some acceptable substitutes from a helpful wizard.

A little Mouse feels sorry for the big, hungry Bear because not even Santa Claus gives him presents.

Ten little piggies dance on a young child's fingers and toes before finally going to sleep.

Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself. El pequeño ratón se preocupa que el oso grande, hambriento tomará su fresa recientemente escogida, madura, roja para se.