Akron Public Library

George brags, procrastinates, and offers excuses instead of training for the big race--much to his later embarrassment.

Loudmouth George, a rabbit who brags about catching the biggest fish even though he had never been fishing, is embarrassed by the size of the fish he finally does catch.

When she receives a valentine from a secret admirer, Louanne Pig tries to find out who sent it.

No-talent Louanne's spirits droop as her friends prepare for the talent show, but then she is called upon to perform in a very special way.

Tina the beaver and her family constantly rush off in different directions, until a storm keeps them snowbound at home.

To be happy on earth, just follow the boy's instructions--don't bring snakes inside the house, keep fit, laugh a lot, and most importantly, make big, big plans.

A magical snowman teaches an unhappy girl about friendship and skating.

After her best friend moves away, a little girl misses the special times they had together.

When he is called to the principal's office, George hurries to explain that other people were to blame for the many things that went wrong during the day, from his late arrival to the escape of some mice.

Various animals illustrate the importance of keeping a positive outlook.