Marsha Wilson Chall

After observing different types of dogs in his neighborhood, Sam and Gram go to the local pet shelter to choose a puppy.

Figgy Mustardo the dog waits alone each day for his family to return home, especially George. Figgy eats what he shouldn't, and then dreams about adventures that cause him to be tired when they do return. The family figures out Figgy's secret life and takes action.

When a young French boy goes away to school, he and his dog are sad to be separated until they find a way to change the school's rules about dogs.

A young girl experiences the thrill of her first train ride when she takes the Great Northern from the country to visit her grandmother in the city.

Summer vacation up north at the cabin provides memorable experiences with the water, the animals, and the other faces of nature.