Marjorie Flack

Trying to find the perfect birthday present for his mother isn't easy for Danny. The hen offers eggs, the goose feathers and the sheep wool. But mother already has those things. Then the cow suggests that Danny go ask Mr. Bear. It's from him that Danny gets a special and unique gift for his mother.

A curious Scottish terrier decides to investigate the strange noise coming from the other side of the hedge.

Walter, the lazy mouse, becomes industrious when his family moves away and he has to take care of himself.

A curious Scottish terrier decides to investigate the strange noise coming from the other side of the hedge.

Angus decides to explore the world, so a cat sees him off and a milkman shows him home.

Angus and the Cat is a 32-frame, color filmstrip and cassette tape set intended to develop appreciation of literature. It tells the story of Angus, a Scottish terrier, and his experiences with cats. A pamphlet containing the script of the narrationis also included. The material seems appropriate for preschool through grade 3. The story is also available with a 7" record or as a hardcover or paperback book. JAG, 4-76.

Dog lovers will delight in this Scholastic Video Collection compilation of classic canine stories. "Bark, George" is a whimsical story by Jules Feiffer about a dog that meows, oinks, and generally does everything but bark. Feiffer's simple drawings are nicely animated and viewers can't help but chuckle while watching the Veterinarian's comic efforts to cure George. "Dot the fire dog" features Lisa Desimini's original still drawings and explores just...

In Make way for ducklings, a family of ducks are looking for a home in Boston. In The story about Ping, a young duckling gets separated from his family. In The ugly duckling, a swan is raised by a loving duck mother, but endures teasing for his awkward, un-ducklike appearance. In Angus and the ducks, a live action film with narration, a puppy investigates what's making so much noise. In Cat and Canary, the unlikely friends have a great time when their...

Harry the dirty dog: When Harry, a white dog with black spots, runs away at bath time, his playful curiosity soon finds him filthy and longing for his family. Imagine his surprise when his family doesn't recognize this strange black dog with white spots. In Officer Buckle and Gloria, Officer Buckle tries to share his safety tips unsuccessfully until he meets a police dog named Gloria. In No roses for Harry, Harry tries to lose his new sweater. In...

In the Napping House, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite. In the Owl and the Pussycat, listen to the lilting rhythms of the two characters who "went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat". In Stone Soup, three clever soldiers, during the time of Napoleon, devise a plan to get food and lodging from the selfish inhabitants of the village. In Blueberries for Sal, a little girl and a little bear...