A bathtub, who is just as terrified of bath time as the little girl who bathes in him, offers suggestions on how to make the experience better for both of them.

Ruffles loves a lot of things, like digging, running, and sleeping. He does not love loud noises, especially at night. When Ruffles sees a flash and hears a loud bang, he knows that can only mean one thing: a thunderstorm! But there's no place in the house that feels like just the right hiding spot from the storm outside. Hiding places should be quiet, safe, and most of all, cozy. That's when Ruffles realizes the best place to be is his very own...

"It's Meowl-o-ween, and the cats are out! In the glow of a harvest moon they gather--whiskers twitching, tails a-switching. Led by a scruffy black cat, they slink, pounce, and scare on the spookiest night of the year. But not all the cats are enjoying Halloween...a lost kitten is frightened by the crowds, until Mama finds her and they watch the cats' parade together."--

"Dragonboy and his stuffed animal friends explore the wonders of nighttime, from hooting owls to starry skies, and discover that darkness does not always have to feel scary"--