Sam Williams – illustratör

Little Hamster is very upset! None of his friends will let him join in any of their games. That’s because when Little Hamster gets mad, he hits HARD—and that hurts. Will he learn how to play nicely? This gentle, endearing story helps toddlers understand why it’s so much better—and more fun!—to treat others with kindness and respect.

It's Billy Goat's first day at school, and he feels lost and lonely. Even though he really wants to join in the fun and games, he just doesn't know how. Billy Goat gets so frustrated that he even bites Piggy, Lambkin, and Bunny! But with a little gentle guidance from sympathetic Ducky, he learns that teeth are for biting food—not for biting your friends.

Piggy and Ducky have a new friend: Bunny, who drinks from his bottle at mealtime, naptime, and playtime. But now Bunny has an invitation to Piggy’s lovely tea party . . . and no one drinks tea from a bottle! Will Bunny grow up and start using a cup?

Little Lambkin has lots of toys, but all she really wants is her small, soft, but very dirty comfort blanket. She never lets it go—until Ducky comes over for a playdate and gently helps Lambkin give up her beloved blankie and join in the fun.

Piggy and Ducky are playing a game, but Piggy’s pacifier keeps getting in the way. As the two friends play, will Ducky be able to persuade Piggy to say bye-bye to his pacifier? Adorable characters and a playful story encourage little ones to give up their pacifier, as they easily transition to the next growing-up stage.