The Make Believe Stories Books in Order

A tin soldier leads his fellow toys in make-believe drills when the department store closes. Danger threatens a Calico Clown, and the soldier's hopes of finding a kind boy lead into further adventures beyond the shop.

An Easter candy rabbit leaves the toy store for a child's home, but his new life brings unexpected dangers. A troublesome cat, accidental falls and a bathtub make staying whole a challenge for this fragile little companion.

A toy lamb on wheels hopes to belong to a kind child, then finds herself caught in unexpected mishaps. A sailor's purchase, a coal hole and a trip down a brook make her journey anything but peaceful.

A toy monkey comes to life when people aren't watching and makes friends with other playthings. Mischief and an encounter with a hungry goat test his courage as he tries to protect the companions around him.

A white rocking horse enjoys secret games with the other department-store toys while hoping for a kind owner. Rough treatment by a boy and later adventures show how uncertain life can be for a cherished plaything.

A Calico Clown can move and speak when nobody is looking, but rough handling sends him into trouble. Encounters with children, a tree and an unexpected coat pocket turn his search for safety into a wandering adventure.

A white china cat dreams of a kind owner while playing secretly with other toys. A fire and rough handling take her far from the shop, where finding a safe home becomes more difficult than she expected.

A wooden nodding donkey begins life in Santa's workshop, eager for Christmas and companionship. His journey brings unexpected mishaps and a friendship with Joe, a boy whose difficulty walking makes the toy's company especially welcome.

A plush bear joins the toys' secret games in Santa's snowy workshop until a curious boy carries him away. His journey from the North Pole leads through unfamiliar places, where he must adapt to unexpected adventures.

A stuffed elephant waits in a toy shop for adventures beyond the shelves. When people aren't watching, the toys can move and talk, bringing him new friendships and unexpected mishaps as he enters a child's world.