Diane deGroat

Gilbert the opossum imagines himself as Surfer Dude on a fun-filled day at the beach.

Gilbert doesn't even want to be the star of a play about George Washington. Will he ever learn his lines? And dan Gilbert always tell the truth just like Washington?

Fifteen different dogs show what they can do, and what they can't do.

"...Jason Harris and Peter Pamela Rose perfectly capture the voices of Lola and the school kids... An entertaining additions to readalong collections for young children." -School Library Journal

"Young children will enjoy listening and reading along to this picture book's lively watercolor illustrations of Gilbert and his critter classmates. The narration is excellent in pacing and tone"- AudioFile Magazine

Charlie, a bassett hound who considers himself to be "King of the Ranch," finds an unexpected Christmas gift under the tree.

When a rabbit begins plundering Mama's beautiful vegetable garden, Charlie the loveable basset hound attempts various ways to stop the quick and clever rabbit from eating up all the delicious carrots.

Follows the efforts of the ranch basset hound to teach rules to a new puppy who sleeps in Charlie's bed, drinks his water, and eats his bacon.

"There's nothing that makes Charlie's soul rejoice more than naps and bacon. But when his daily routine of eating and sleeping is interrupted by a new baby calf, Abigail, Charlie is not happy! Things go from bad to worse when Charlie sees everyone rubbing Abigail's belly--instead of his; feeding her--instead of him; and tucking Abigail in at the end of the day--in Charlie's bed. Will Charlie be able to adjust to the new addition?"--Publisher's description....

"Charlie the basset hound participates in a variety of sports on the ranch"--