In preparation for his first day of school, Harry visits the doctor, dentist, and barber, prepares pencils and a new outfit, and gets a good night's rest.

Nicky the cat runs upstairs and downstairs to hide from his mother. While his mother tries in vain to keep track of him, Nicky the kitten climbs upstairs and down in search of fun.

Kara can't find anyone who wants to play until she discovers a blanket to use in the fun.

A carload of clowns shows how books need readers, hot dogs need mustard, and little clowns and big clowns need each other.

Mom insists that Molly bundle up and put on her snow gear before she goes outside to play in the snow.

A cumulative tale in which the turnip planted by an old man grows so enormous that everyone must help to pull it up.

As he gets up in the morning and goes to school, a boy alternates between saying "Yes" and "No" to everything he is asked.

Three children wake up early in the morning to prepare a surprise for their mother.

A child learns a lesson from eating a wormy and rotten apple.

Simple text and illustrations portray a small dog waking up, having breakfast, and getting ready to play.