When Joseph's overcoat got too shabby, he kept making a variety of garments from this one article of clothing. By flipping the pages, children can guess what Joseph will be making next. Color illustrations throughout.

A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

As it changes from mouse, to cat, to dog, to tiger, a hermit's pet also becomes increasingly vain.

Recounts how most African folk tales came to be called "Spider Stories."

A well-mannered little boy, frequently invited to visit the king and queen, always asks to bring a friend--and the friends are always wild animals--and always well-behaved.

After the old woman cuts off his tail when he steals her milk, the fox must go through a long series of transactions before she will sew it back on again.

"Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl. But one day--'Ah-choo!'--he woke with the sniffles and the sneezes. Though he didn't make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests."--Dust jacket.

A sly fox tries to outwit a proud rooster through the use of flattery.

Relates the experiences of a little girl as she learns to tell the difference between make believe and real life.

An old woman who was too busy to travel with the Wise Men to find the Child now searches endlessly for Him each Christmas season. Caldecott medal, 1961.