"The Disorderly Girl" tells of Louise, who neglects tidying her playroom despite her mother's instruction, wanting instead to go sledding. Upset, she falls asleep and dreams her dolls come alive, treating her with the same carelessness she shows them – dressing her roughly, pulling her hair, and tossing her aside. This imaginative experience teaches Louise empathy for her toys and the consequences of her untidiness. Waking up, she quickly finishes tidying, arranges her dolls and Teddy Bear thoughtfully, and resolves to be more responsible and considerate with her belongings, understanding the importance of order and care.

This story follows a little China Doll who feels lonely and outdated in a toy shop as newer, fancier dolls become popular and are chosen by children while she remains on the shelf for years. As the shop itself declines, the doll waits patiently alongside the aging shopkeeper. Eventually, a young woman buys the doll specifically for her old-fashioned charm, dresses her beautifully, and gives her a happy new purpose as a decorative pincushion holder, teaching the lesson that patience is rewarded and value can be found even in things considered old or different.

In this story, farm animals are being preyed upon by a fox due to their neglectful owner. Worried, they turn to the Wise Old Gander for a solution. Although he initially seems indecisive, the Gander cleverly consults various other animals (pig, donkey, cow, cat, dog), each boasting they alone can scare the fox away. Realizing that individual efforts are insufficient but combined action might work, the Gander organizes all the animals to hide and then simultaneously make their noises (barking, braying, mooing, squealing, quacking, crowing, yowling) and attack when the fox arrives. This coordinated cacophony terrifies the fox, who flees permanently, demonstrating the power of teamwork and resourcefulness in overcoming a shared threat.

"Tearful" is a cautionary tale about a little girl who cries incessantly when she doesn't get her way, earning her nickname. Her constant tears attract a frog hoping for his own pond, which magically forms around them, trapping them on an island in salty water useless to the frog. The only escape, the frog explains, is for Tearful to smile, which will dry up the tears. Amused by the frog's antics and their attempts at drawing each other, Tearful starts laughing and smiling, causing the pond to vanish. The story teaches children the negative consequences of excessive crying and the positive power of smiling and finding humor, while also illustrating that getting exactly what you wish for might not always bring happiness.

This story follows the lazy Mr. 'Possum who, after being cleverly turned away by neighbours unwilling to feed his idleness, decides to steal from the hibernating Mr. Bear's pantry. While greedily eating, he falls asleep, but is later disturbed when Mr. Fox also breaks in, inadvertently waking Mr. Bear with the noise. Mr. 'Possum escapes in terror while Mr. Fox cunningly blames the unseen thief, but Mr. 'Possum faces a lasting consequence: his fur turns white from fright, serving as a permanent reminder, according to the tale, of the repercussions of dishonesty and theft.

Following Mr. Owl's warning of a harsh winter, the woodland animals prepare by storing food, with Mrs. Rabbit making particularly enticing preserves. Inquisitive Mr. Possum, curious about her canned corn, tries to peek into her pantry via a tree branch, but it breaks, dropping him into a barrel of whitewash Mrs. Rabbit had prepared. Covered in white, he frightens his own wife into locking him out and is later confronted by Mrs. Rabbit, who tracked the mess. Though he explains it was an accident, the conspicuous whitewash forces Mr. Possum to lay low for a long time, illustrating how curiosity can lead to embarrassing mishaps and consequences.

This story tells of a cat, Pussy, who wears a bell to warn birds but still tries to deceive a thrush into becoming her prey through flattery and pretending to be slow and hard of hearing. The clever thrush sees through Pussy's tricks, keeps moving away on a branch overhanging a lake, and ultimately evades the cat's final lunge, causing Pussy to fall into the water instead. The tale serves as a cautionary fable about how deceit can backfire, illustrating the moral that those who set traps for others may fall into them themselves.

This story tells of young Eddie, who finds his sick mother despairing on Christmas Eve due to their poverty. Inspired by a Bible verse, Eddie prays with unwavering faith for his mother's health and a cooked Christmas turkey. On Christmas morning, a kind benefactor arrives unexpectedly with food, including the specific turkey Eddie prayed for, along with clothing and coal. The narrative highlights the power of a child's simple faith and demonstrates how hope and prayer can lead to unexpected blessings, reinforcing themes of belief, kindness, and gratitude during difficult times.

In this charming Winnie-the-Pooh story, Pooh and Piglet, while braving a snowy day to sing Eeyore an "Outdoor Song" about cold toes, realise their gloomy friend lacks a proper home. Filled with good intentions, they decide to build him a house at "Pooh Corner," resourcefully using a pile of sticks they find nearby. Unbeknownst to them, this pile is Eeyore's original, self-made shelter, which he concurrently discovers has vanished when complaining to Christopher Robin. Upon meeting, Pooh and Piglet lead Eeyore to the "new" house (his own, relocated), allowing the oblivious donkey to proudly conclude the wind must have magically moved and improved his dwelling, showcasing themes of friendship, perspective, and how well-meaning actions can lead to humorous mix-ups.

This charming narrative poem expands on the familiar nursery rhyme, following the adventurous Pussy-cat Mew as she journeys from the countryside to London with the goal of visiting the Queen. Along the way, she encounters minor frights like boys and dogs, and has a brief, unsuccessful hunt for a field mouse. Upon reaching London, another cat helps her sneak into the palace where she finally sees the Queen, but her natural instincts take over when she spots another mouse under the royal chair. Chasing it causes comical chaos and panic among the royals, frightening Pussy-cat Mew so much that she flees the city, deciding home is the best place after all, and returns to famously tell her mistress she "frightened a little mouse under her chair," illustrating a gentle lesson about the appeal of adventure versus the comfort and safety of home.