Betsy Lewin

"Thumpy thumpy thumpy thump thumpy. Spend a day with Thumpy Feet, a spirited orange cat"--

When Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.

When Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge, Duck makes trouble by changing all his instructions to notes the animals like much better.

Little Duck celebrates his first birthday with the other animals on the farm by copying their examples, from shearing off all his feathers to taking a mudbath, before enjoying Farmer Brown's yummy frosted maple cake.

"Ted and Betsy Lewin detail the annual rescue of baby puffins by the children of Heimaey, the largest island in the Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland. Includes additional information about puffins and the Westman Islands, glossary, and further reading"--Provided by publisher.

Abigail, Ralphie, and the other citizens of Lumberville struggle to endure a week-long heat wave.

While Farmer Brown sleeps, some of the animals who live on the farm go on a fishing expedition.