This sweet story is about friendship, competition, difficulty, compassion, and helping others. The animal characters have real personalities, and the charming illustrations perfectly capture their varied emotions: joy, excitement, worry, and eventual relief when Toby the Turtle is rescued from his predicament. You'll smile, too, when you see Toby and Bertram back home again, safe and sound, eager to enjoy many more days together on the farm.

Henrietta the white hen is famous for her eggs. Midnight is an adventurous black kitten who dreams of glory. After Henrietta rescues Midnight from evil rats who threaten him when he gets trapped, she becomes famous for her bravery and strength, as well. This lively tale, suitable for children ages 5-8, features farm life, friendship, and a wonderful cast of believable animal and human characters.

The adventures on Valley View Farm continue In this dramatic story, a mean and selfish boy, Razzie Riggs, nearly drowns in a pond. He's rescued by Midnight the kitten and other brave animals. Razzie learns the value of love, kindness, and honesty, and changes his ways along with his name. The cats and the owls also overcome long-standing differences and form new friendships. For children 8-11.