"A little boy looking for his cat finds all kinds of cats: big, little, striped, spotted. But none of those cats is his cat. At last he finds her and the very special surprise she has for him!" -- Back cover.

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell and has to find a new home. And he does, with help from some friends who make the move less scary. Children facing change in their own lives will relate to Hermit Crab's story-and learn a lot about the fascinating world of marine life along the way. Hermit Crab's problem is that he keeps outgrowing things. When he outgrows his first shell-house, he's a bit scared. The next one he finds is big enough...

Follows the seaside adventures of Henry, Henry's father, and Henry's big dog, Mudge.

Henry worries about what will happen to his big dog Mudge during their visit to his grandmother's house in the country.

By order of the Duke, Walter the baker must invent a tasty roll through which the rising sun can shine three times.

When Henry's cousin Annie prepares to move in next door, he and Mudge help calm her fears.

Henry, his dog Mudge, and his parents go on a quiet camping trip to Big Bear Lake, enjoying the clean smell of trees and wonderful green dreams.

When Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge, Duck makes trouble by changing all his instructions to notes the animals like much better.

Peanut the elephant enjoys giving Otto and friends a ride until they grow too large in number.