Brandenberg, Franz

Otto learns the advantages of being an octopus and having eight arms instead of only two.

The animal and human inhabitants of a farm quack, neigh, say, "Shoo! Shoo!" and otherwise communicate in their own fashion.

Edward and Elizabeth think they want a new family car that is not dented or in need of paint, until the beloved old van is taken away and they find themselves missing it.

The spider catches a fly who outwits her with cider and pie.

Rain doesn't stop Edward, Elizabeth, and the grown-ups from having their picnic.

Two cats get to school so early they think it is closed and there is "No school today!".

A family of field mice finally find a way to use their collection of rubbish.

The six Fieldmouse children find their new school more enjoyable than they anticipated.

Although their trip to the country does not go as planned, a family has a great deal of fun.

Elizabeth envies her brother the pampered treatment he gets when he is sick in bed until she gets sick too.