From "Patter-Paws the Fox" and "Sharp-Claws the Lobster" to "Lusty-Lion and Trusty Mouse," young children will find the animated animal characters in these stories enjoyable and inspiring. Along with lively, detailed, and expressive illustrations by Brian Gold, the narrative will stimulate the imagination of young children and encourage them to read.

Created especially for early readers, the author has taken great care in crafting the structure and style of the stories. The language, letter patterns, progressions of word structures, and sound sequences have all been shaped to build children's confidence, gradually leading to more disciplined work later in the book. In addition to grading the stories according to these principles, the stories involve repetition, rhyming devices, and the use of common words that form the foundation of "sight vocabulary."

The visual element has also been considered in the layout, with large typeface and small paragraphs, which become more condensed as reading ability becomes stronger.

(Ages 5-8)

C O N T E N T S

1. Patter-Paws the Fox and Sharp-Claws the Lobster
2. Bushy-Tail the Fox and Long-Beak the Crane
3. The Uncomplaining Oxen and the Creaking Axles
4. Thirsty-Crow and the Water Jug
5. The Gamboling Fox Cubs and the Lioness
6. The Pot
7. Slick Fox and Slicker Cat
8. Fox Quick-on-the-Uptake, Lion Long-in-the-Tooth, and Brown-Brawny-Bear
9. The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
10. Wooly-eyed Sheep, Sly-eyed Fox, and Ravenous-eyed Wolf
11. Busily-Buzzing-the-Gnat and Powerful-Bull
12. Thrush-in-the-Bush and Old-Cros-Know-All
13. Egg-Layer the Hen, Red-Comb the Cockerel and Shady Fox
14. Old-Hound and Wily-Fox
15. Vain-Crow and Flattering-Fox
16. Slick-Slipper the Goose and Lip-Licker the Fox
17. Branching-Antlers the Stag
18. Greedy Dog and Juicy Bone
19. Furtive-Fox and Gullible-Goat
20. Lusty-Lion and Trusty-Mouse