Howe, James

Houndsley likes canoeing and his friend Catina likes bicycling, but each has to help the other learn to enjoy these activities in order to do them together.

Houndsley and Catina are stuck inside after the winter's first snowfall, and while Houndsley enjoys the quiet time, Catina fears her plans will be ruined until Houndsley helps her see what fun it can be to stay indoors.

"When his cousin Wagster comes for a visit, Houndsley is excited. Wagster is all adventure and razzle-dazzle, and all his friends love him, and even Catina thinks Wagster is good at everything. Soon Houndsley starts to feel a little bit invisible. But Houndsley and Catina are best friends, and certainly cousin Wagster won't change that -- right? -- Jacket flap.

Pinky learns the importance of identity as he defends his favorite color, pink, and his friendship with a girl, Rex, from the neighborhood bully.

Despite her size and not having the proper footwear, a determined dinosaur pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina.

Harold, Chester, and Howie have a harrowing Halloween night worrying about Bunnicula as well as about a witch who comes into the house.

Rex and her best friend Pinky are upset to learn that their friend and neighbor Mrs. Morgan is moving, and it looks like a family with an obnoxious boy named Ollie is set to move in.

When scary strangers appear at the Monroes' overnight campsite, Chester the cat tries to convince the family's two dogs that foul play is intended.