Two children set out to capture a mermaid, but she manages to escape all of their traps.

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce the four seasons as icicle popsicles drip, daffodils bloom on hills, fireflies blink on and off, and honking geese fly by.

Rhyming text explores different places a kitten might sleep, finally settling on a best friend's feet.

A little girl at play can fly like a bird, moo like a cow, and squirm like a worm.

Pepito, son of the Spanish ambassador, and Madeline, rescued by gypsies during a storm, travel and perform with their wandering friends until they again find Miss Clavel.

A large, spotted animal discovers he really belongs in a circus, not a zoo.

Easy-to-read rhyming text describes what can be done on a drum with hand, fingers, and thumb.

"Top dog Duke leads a busy work crew to a new construction site. All sorts of dogs have plenty to do before the day is out. These clever dogs will dig, haul, push, plow, and even bring in a crane to build a new park. But what happens when they find something unexpected buried deep in the ground?"--Dust jacket.

"From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But the perfect hug may not be far-in fact, it might be right where you are! The ones at home, who love you the best, give the best hugs of all!"-- Provided by publisher.