Philippe Goossens

A young boy is sometimes so angry that he becomes a dragon, turning red, spitting out angry words, and destroying everything in his path, but later he turns back into a boy and can feel his parents' love again.

"This year, it’s Little Tractor’s turn to pick out the tree for Christmas. He chooses a beautiful young fir that’s not too big and not too small. It’s the perfect tree for Little Tractor and his friends to decorate! But wait—is it possible the young fir doesn’t want to be a Christmas tree?" --publisher's website.

Jealous of her soon-to-be-born baby brother, a five-year-old girl wants to return to the security of her mommy's "tummy" but soon discovers that the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages.

When Sam learns that the new girl at school, the daughter of his mother's friend, is not only coming over to play but also spending the night, he is unhappy until he learns that girls can be as tough as boys and can be their friends, too.

"Who is that in the forest, howling and howling? A wolf? No. It's a little owl. Everyone in the neighborhood -- from hedgehog to crow to squirrel to mole to stag beetle -- tries to comfort the little owl. They rock her in a large cobweb. They give her a nut. But even the mole's necklace of flowers does not calm her down. What on earth could be the matter"--P. [4] of cover.

"One day, Little Tractor finds a baby deer with a sprained leg near the edge of the forest. Knowing the fawn needs help, Little Tractor takes him back to the farm, where all the farm animals help care for the baby animal. But soon after, the little deer misses his family and wants to go home"--