Ruth Brown

The gardener tells of the devoted dog who lingered near his master's grave from 1858 until his own death in 1872 and who won the affection of an entire town in Scotland.

In this variation on "The House that Jack Built, " the cumulative text reveals that Jack's action of building a factory on his land has a damaging effect on his surroundings.

A toad has a close call with a "monster."

The famous veterinarian/writer shares the true story of how an independent-minded stray cat gives a woman and her three Basset hounds a Christmas present.

Farmer Skipton is persuaded to enter his old carthorse, Bonny, in the Darrowby Pet Show.

After leaving Farmer Cobb's flock and exploring the outside world, Smudge the lamb has trouble returning home.

A lesson in simple subtraction is combined with the growth of plants. 10 seeds are planted but, thanks to one ant, one mouse, one pigeon and several other creatures, seeds go missing and plants get eaten, except one.

Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence.

Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence.