Mercer Mayer

The special rocking horse that his parents buy for him helps a young boy through a dangerous illness.

Tiring of a bossy teacher's pet in his class, Little Critter discovers that his classmate can actually be a good friend and a worthy contributor during a big baseball game.

From the school play to a surprise dinner for all of Critterville, Little Critter is sure that this year's Thanksgiving will be one he'll never forget.

"Little Critter has a musical hobby... and it's noisy! He's excited about his new drums, and this means playing them everywhere. But Little Critter soon realizes that he might need just a few more lessons before he's ready for his own rock-and-roll band!" -- [p.4] of cover.

At bedtime a boy confronts the nightmare in his closet and finds him not so terrifying after all.