Audrey Wood

In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.

A young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam, " "tough as a rhino, " and "gentle as a lamb."

Young Elbert snatches a bad word from adult conversations at a garden party and stuffs it in his pocket, where it waits for an opportunity to spring out through Elbert's unsuspecting mouth.

In this cumulative tale, a chirping cricket calms a worried mouse, a prowling cat, and other restless creatures, helping them to finally fall asleep.

"The Birthday Queen is busy in the Birthday Palace, making everything perfect for your birthday, and it will be the best birthday party ever"--

On their way to school, the little letters of the alphabet have to rescue little "i" and then find his dot before they can proceed.

Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself.

Despite pleas from his court, a fun-loving king refuses to get out of his bathtub to rule his kingdom.

Ten little piggies dance on a young child's fingers and toes before finally going to sleep.

Beatrix the butter maid saves Gerda the cow and transforms two rude giants into good neighbors.