When Grandma Poss's magic turns Hush invisible, the two possums take a culinary tour of Australia to find the food that will make her visible once more.

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.

"A small boy tries to discover the meaning of "memory" so he can restore that of an elderly friend" -- Title page verso.

A young koala, longing to hear her mother speak lovingly to her as she did before other children came along, plans to win her distracted parent's attention.

"A star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community"--

Hattie, a big black hen, discovers a fox in the bushes, which creates varying reactions in the other barnyard animals.

One by one five little ducklings tumble off the bridge into the river below--and mother duck follows them.

When winter comes, six sleepy bears are rhymed to sleep by Mother Bear.

Roly Poly the polar bear never wanted a brother, but then little Monty arrives and Roly Poly has to adjust to his new sibling.

"What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? This little boy loves to talk to his stuffed animals at the end of the day, and share with them all the things that happened to him that day--and to hear about their day, too"--