Shaw, Stephanie

Hen has spread her wings and can get any job done by herself, but when Fox visits Hen, her friends step in to help without asking only to learn a lesson themselves.

"Poetry and informational text showcase the work of community animal shelters. Ten different fictional animals represent the millions of pets brought to shelters every day. Suggestions on animal adoption, including how to prepare and appropriate pet selection, are included, along with resources list"--Provided by publisher.

Cow thinks it is unfair that other animals have shoes, dressing, and coats but when she insists on having clothing of her own, she learns a valuable lesson.

"A weaver dreams of being able to buy things for her children as she crafts a dress of dragon scales and candle glow"--Provided by publisher.

Lazy Schnitzel is apprenticed to a famous wizard, and when a salesman selling vacuum cleaners offers to help clean house, Schnitzel accepts, but finds trouble when he realizes the salesman is a vampire.

Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his silky tail, to the point where he alienates his fellow woodland creatures with his boasting. When it is flattened in an accident (of his own making), he learns to value its new shape and seeks to make amends with his friends. Based on an Ojibwe legend.

"Anticipating he will be eaten, a gingerbread boy cookie nervously awaits Santa's arrival. When rough-housing puppies threaten Christmas morning joy, the cookie comes to the rescue, earning the Night Watchman job at the North Pole"--Provided by publisher.