Mark Hoffmann

Birdie wants a very expensive soccer ball but has no money, so she starts selling dirt and learns some important lessons along the way.

Kilmer Watts learns how to write poems using a poetry machine, but after an explosion at the poem factory, Kilmer begins to worry about how poetry will ever survive.

Convinced whale songs are boring, young humpback whale Soren decides to write his own, catchier tunes, and even when his music is met with less than encouraging feedback, he finds a way to keep composing.

Big Bill the Dollar loves his one-derful life of tippin', payin' and donatin' at restaurants, farmers markets, and collection jars...until Hundred pays a visit, telling tales of large bills living in the lap of luxury. Then Bill's dreams turn to mega mansions, fancy cars, and superstars. With the magical help of his friend Penny, Bill's wish for wealth comes true. Suddenly, he's a ten thousand dollar bill-- one of the biggest bills in history!...

Becky Bunny goes shopping at the new supermarket in Mannersville and discovers what is considered proper behavior in a grocery store. At various intervals in the story Eddycat makes additional comments about store etiquette.

Buddy shows how to behave properly while attending Sunshine's birthday party. At various intervals in the story Eddycat makes additional comments about party etiquette.