Stead, Philip Christian

In search of writing ideas, an author takes a walk with his dog around the neighborhood.

"A little girl goes on a long journey to deliver an elephant to her great aunt"--Provided by publisher.

"When Sebastian launches himself on a journey in a hot air balloon made entirely of Grandma's afghans and patchwork quilts, his boring day turns into the adventure of a lifetime"--.

Bear, with the help of his animal friends, remembers the story he had hoped to tell before the onset of winter.

Zookeeper Amos McGee, who is adored by all the animals, gets some unexpected guests while home sick one day.

"Ruby, a very small bird in a very big world, is looking for a friend, so she introduces herself..."--Provided by publisher.

Jonathan sets sail in the big blue boat in search of his lost stuffed bear Frederick, and collects a ragtag assortment of friends along the way.

Vernon the toad takes the silent Bird on a journey in hopes of finding Bird's home.