Tad Hills

Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Encouraged by the little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, and an idea for a story.

"Rocket loves chasing butterflies, but when one flies into the dark forest, will Rocket follow?"--Page [4] of cover.

Rocket and his friend Bella plan to spend the day outside, but their perfect day is nearly ruined by the rain.

Duck and Goose, dressed for Halloween as a ghost and a superhero, respectively, go trick-or-treating in the forest, but they are careful to follow Thistle's warning to look out for a scary swamp monster.

Mistletoe, a mouse who loves snow, works very hard to knit the perfect gift for her best friend, an elephant named Norwell, who prefers to stay inside where it is warm.

When Duck has a gift for Goose, he puts in a box that he painted with red, blue, and yellow stripes.

Rocket has fun playing hide-and-seek with his friends. That is, until it is his turn to hide.

Rocket and Bella find the perfect pumpkin, but it rolls away from them and they chase it all the way to Mr. Barker's house, where it makes their friend very happy.