In three brief stories, Ivy, the younger of two fox sisters, submits to her older sister's schemes, even when they seem a bit daring.

"Houndsley has to figure out what to say about Catina's seventy-four-chapter memoir, and Catina tries to find the right words of comfort for Houndsley after his cooking contest fiasco" --

In three short stories, two fox sisters run away from home, bury atime capsule, and take advantage of some creative juice.

An adventurous giraffe drives off with his friend, a cautious turtle, to see the world.

When Joe the giraffe and his friend Sparky, a turtle, see a television talent show, Joe tries to find Sparky's talent so that they can compete.

The mismatched pals accidentally latch onto a big yellow bus and leave the cageless zoo for their first trip to school.

"Funny, friendly, and just right for emerging readers, the world of Houndsley and Catina is the perfect place to escape to at any time of year. Whether they're watching fireflies, canoing through the water, cheering each other up, or savoring the first snow of winter, these best buds will delight new readers and encourage them to keep turning the pages. This bind-up includes : Houndsley and Catina, Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk, Houndsley and...