Tells the story of the Meadow family and the life they lead in the quiet country town of Blue Hill, Virginia. Tells the story of the Meadows family and the life they lead in the quiet country town of Blue Hill, Virginia.

Poppleton the pig enjoys the company of geese flying south, buys a new winter coat with the help of his friend Cherry Sue, and tries to order pancakes at the Lion's Club breakfast.

Poppleton goes to a movie alone, makes a quilt with his friends, and ends up eating a banana split instead of taking a bath.

An orphan girl finds an unexpected home when she stops to admire the mystery and magic of the birds flocking around an old woman's house.

Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.

God created Dog Heaven, a place where dogs can eat ice cream biscuits, sleep on fluffy clouds, and run through unending fields.

A girl reflects on Christmas at her grandparents home in the country, with its fresh-cut tree, handmade ornaments, gifts from Santa, and special church services

Gracie Rose is a very good dog. She's also a very quiet dog--until noisy house painters invade her home. She barks (very politely) to tell them to go away, but in a complete miscarriage of justice, she's put outside. She's so angry she decides to break the rules and take a walk by herself. When she's discovered missing, a madcap chase involving half the neighborhood begins, ending when Gracie walks back home--all by herself.

A happy cat lives a wonderful life in the back of a cookie store, where the bakers take loving care of him and he receives special visitors. Includes seven recipes for sweet treats.

Poetically describes the wonder of whales--what they look like, how they behave, and where they live.