Emma's search for a soft, cuddly pet has a surprising ending.

Pet wanted Max wants a furry pet. Emma wants a pet too, but she's allergic to animals with fur. When Emma finds the perfect animal, will Max like his sister's strange pet?

When Emma's box turtle digs his way out of his pen, he imagines that he is have adventures in Africa, India and other faraway lands that Emma has described to him.

From Rachel's rascally rat to Gordon's glittering goldfish, none of the other children's pets is as big as Emma's enormous elephant.

In a story of warmth and surprise, Allen Say explores the origins of artistic inspiration. Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within.

Fox, Rabbit, Squirrel and Mouse are worried. As Owl flies off to a faraway wood, they watch him get smaller and smaller. Will he disappear altogether? One by one they set off to rescue their friend and one by one they shrink into the distance. Clever readers will work out what is happening in this witty look at the puzzle of perspective.

With the help of her new friend who has magic boots just like her own, Emma overcomes her shyness and no longer hates reading out loud in school.