David Bedford

Shaggy Dog asks everyone he meets to scratch him, but his back still itches.

A triumph of simplicity in words and pictures, it is impossible not to be moved by this story about a little girl with a big personality, and her long-suffering, much-loved dog. --Amazon.com.

Morris the mole is looking for someone to love. After a series of false encounters due to his eyesight, Morris finally finds his love.

When Big Bear reluctantly hands down his favorite sweater and Little Bear soils it, the brothers learn to overcome their differences.

Alfie the polar bear loves to do the Polar Bear Paddle, but although his brothers tell him he is too old for the baby pool they are too busy to teach him how to swim in the sea and he must turn to Diving Bird and Seal for help.

Grandpa Bear teaches Little Bear how to swim.

A baby rabbit and its mother experience a day full of ups and downs together and celebrate the special bond they share.

"One morning, Little Deer didn't want to play around his home anymore. 'I want to see new things, ' he told his mommy. 'Then let's go exploring, ' said Mommy Deer, 'and see what new things we can find ... ' A sweet, exuberant, and comforting story for any mommy and her little one to share." [publisher information from front flap].

When Hound Dog moves to the country, he feels pressure to join the Mean Dog Gang, but with the help of his old friend Jojo he remains true to himself.

A collection of stories and poems for young readers include tales in which a little bunny has bathtime, a little piglet goes to bed, and a duckling finds a friend.