Pogo hates being a turtle, with all the limitations involved, but eventually he comes to accept himself as he is.

Who is the Prodigal Cat? Is she Mittens, the playful kitten? Or Calico, the snobbish and snooty house cat? Or Ginger, the warm and caring "Animal Nurse"? She's all three, and much more in this delightful story of the mis-adventures of the Prodigal Cat. Youngsters of all ages will readily grasp the underlying message here, while enjoying the antics of this charming tabby. A special surprise ending will touch your heart and make THE PRODIGAL CAT one of your favorite family books to read together again and again.

Janette Oke, in her relatively short writing career, has captured America's heart with her warm and inviting style of writing. She is the author of the deeply-moving best selling Love Comes Softly, Love's Enduring Promise, Once Upon a Summer, and the latest in the series, Love's Long Journey. With Spunky's Diary, she takes yet another step in a rich and rewarding career. In Spunky, she has captured the essence of a perky little pup, whose delightfully funny escapades and deeply poignant experiences will endear him to your heart. Learn with Spunky what "School," and "Farm" are, and chuckle with amusement when Spunky visits "Church," much to the embarrassment of his family. Children of all ages will delight in Spunky's Diary, and a charming and wholesome philosophy of life shines through for even the smallest of children.

"Daddy says your brother, Hawkins, is going to be bigger and maybe I should choose him for my project, but I like you, Hiram. You're cuter." I didn't know what she meant, but I liked the idea of her choosing me. The soft hands rubbed my sides and stroked my back. Then they moved to sratch behind my ear and I knew why Mother grunted with satisfaction whenever Girl scratched her in such a way. It felt just wonderful. I wanted to curl up against Girl's strange smelling softness and fall fast asleep while enjoying the luxury of being caressed. from This Little Pig From that time on Hiram and his brother Hawkins spent their growing up times vying for first place in the pig family. Hawkins was bigger so Hiram felt that he had to be better. Both mischievous pigs found that their disobedience brought them more trouble than they could handle. Hiram was chosen for the "project." But both pigs learned how important it was to be the best pig that they could be.

Separated from his family, Fuzzle the skunk has to make a new home and find food all alone, because the other animals run away when they see him, until he discovers a secret weapon that could make him a hero.

Presents the adventures and misadventures of Quackery the duckling

Flick, a curious young prairie dog, learns about the pleasures and dangers of life outside his family's underground home, as well as the importance of obeying his parents.

Natook is a young bear who knows he must follow his mother's advice. One autumn, though, he makes a mistake that may keep him from hibernating. Will his family be able to help before it is too late?

Shandy the lamb, rejected by his mother and the other ewes, is cared for by a young boy until he is big enough to try to rejoin the flock of sheep. Ages 6 to 10.

More than anything, Pordy wanted a friend. But she was too shy to try making friends. She didn't want to be teased or rejected. Only in her daydreams as heroine of the forest did the other animal creatures befriend a spiny porcupine. Learning to "curl, point and strike," orchard traps, coyotes on the garden path they are all part of growing up for a young porcupine. Now if only she could get the other forest animals to accept her. Enjoy the prickly adventures of Pordy in this delightful story that teaches to have a friend you must be one.