Grindley, Sally

A collection of eight new or retold stories, illustrated by various artists, which feature such things as an ill reindeer, an elf who gets locked in the workshop, and a boy who cannot decide what he wants Santa Claus to bring.

Poppy and Max work together to make a snowdog.

Poppy and Max set out to have a picnic by the river, and Max, who does not like long walks, makes her stop at a lot of places along the way.

Poppy and Max begin to hear strange noises in the house when they try to settle down to sleep.

Max starts to feel jealous when Poppy finds a lost puppy and gives it a lot of attention.

Poppy convinces Max to join her in volunteering for a fashion show, but Max really doesn't like wearing clothes.

Poppy and Max go to the beach where she plans to surf while he chases crabs on the sand, but when one crab gets very close to the water, Max finds himself surfing after all.

A collection of three children's stories featuring the adventures of Jefferson Bear and his friend Figgy Twosocks.

Captain Pepper and his crew go in search of the perfect "pirate pet".

Oliver and Mucky Duck, a duck who lives in the garden pond, have trouble staying clean because they love to do things like playing football and painting.