Stephens, Helen

"When Iris and her lion are forced to spend Christmas apart, the lion embarks on a festive, snowy adventure to find her--and almost bumps into Father Christmas!"--OCLC.

"When Iris and her lion are forced to spend Christmas apart, the lion embarks on a festive, snowy adventure to find her--and almost bumps into Father Christmas!"--OCLC.

Iris understands that grown-ups are afraid of lions, but when she finds one in her playhouse she knows he is kind so she keeps him hidden from her parents for as long as possible.

Victor, a very well-behaved dog, tries misbehaving in order to please his friend Butch but finds that it does not suit him.

A boy finds a stray dog in the park and wants to bring him home. The boy's big people aren't happy with the dog because he is dirty and has fleas.

Shy Tilly is new in town with a toy horse as her only friend, but her adventures with him help her to find the courage to ask another solitary girl to play.

Dog makes lots of messes and tries to blame them on others, but Ruby convinces him that it is best to face up to his responsibilities and stop telling fibs.

Paul and Sally Small, still too little to attend the Small family's grand ball, have an adventure when Mr. Puddles the bear falls over the banister and into the middle of the festivities.