Three stories in one book: In the first story, Danny is surprised and pleased when one of the dinosaurs from the museum agrees to play with him. In the second story, Danny and his friend the dinosaur go to summer camp together. And in the third story, six-year-old Danny invites his dinosaur friend to come to his birthday party.

Describes the adventures of Little Bear in which he goes fishing, has the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea.

Stepping into the picture he has drawn with his purple crayon, Harold continues drawing his way through various adventures.

When his parents go out hunting, Johnny Lion stays home and reads his book, about another little lion who goes out into the world and gets lost.

Seeking shelter from the rain, a small boy enters an old house where he meets a ghost.

Five further adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant a garden, and test their bravery.

Two friends share experiences in each season of the year.

A novice wood carver is momentarily defeated when people laugh at the result of a winter of work.

Minneapolis Simpkin is not allowed to have a pet, so she finds the most unusual replacement.