Heide, Florence Parry

Eddie does clothesline detective work to foresee the appearance of his new neighbor.

Theodore the elephant hurts his leg and cannot make his scheduled meeting with his cousin on the other side of the jungle, and although he gets lots of advice, no one offers any help until the opossum arrives on the scene.

Ahmed rides his donkey cart throughout the city of Cairo, hurrying to finish his work, so he can return home and share his secret with his family.

All the elephant's friends give him advice, but none can solve his problem until the opossum announces friends are to help, not just to give advice.

Humorous illustrations and text look at some of the common and sometimes irrational fears faced by children, such as stepping on something squishy with bare feet, being pushed too high in a swing, and getting a shot.

Ahmed rides his donkey cart throughout the city of Cairo, hurrying to finish his work, so he can return home and share his secret with his family.

A newcomer to town arouses the suspicion of the Spotlight Club members with his behavior, his habit of whispering, and his strange mistakes.