Ruth Lerner Perle

"Connie the Cuddly Cat is feeling lonely, but all her AlphaPet friends are busy and have no time to play with her. Connie thinks that nobody cares for her and decides to run away. When the AlphaPets discover she's missing, they realize how lonely and sad she was feeling. Can they find her and let her know how much they really care?"--Prelim.

Ivy the Impatient Iguana discovers that things that take time are worth waiting for... learns the benefit of being patient.

Bradley the Brave Bear and his AlphaPet friends decide to have a picnic at the Great Swamp despite the rumor of a Swamp Monster and the prediction of a summer storm. When one of the AlphPets gets lost, Bradley's calm manner and bravery help save the day.

"Ollie the Obedient Ostrich's experience demonstrates that it pays to follow rules and obey laws. When some of the AlphaPets tease him for being a 'goody-two-shoes', Ollie fells embarrassed and decides to change his ways. He flaunts several health and safety rules with disastrous results. In the end, all the AlphaPets realize just how important rules can be."--Prelim.

Albert the Absent-minded Alligator is repeatedly late and often keeps his friends waiting. With the help of his AlphaPet friends, Albert becomes aware of the passing of time and learns how to tell the hour and half hour by reading the face of a clock.

"Vinnie the Vocal Vulture is so busy talking that he hardly ever listens. A series of mishaps that almost prevents him from playing in the AlphaPet orchestra finally makes Vinnie realize the importance of paying attention to what others have to say."--Prelim.

Tina the Truthful Tiger tells the truth in a way that hurts her friends' feelings. With the help of the AlphaPets, Tina finds out how to tell the truth in a friendly and thoughtful way.

Herbie the Hamster needs ten chairs for a party. So one by one, he borrows a chair from each of his ten neighbors.