Four stories that encourage a love of reading for the pre- or early reader. Spoon: A usually happy utensil develops a sudden lack of confidence in his abilities. Boy, a dog and a frog: A young boy and his dog spend an afternoon trying to catch a playful frog. Otto runs for president: Three friends compete for class president. Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!: Whimsical verse spotlights everyone's favorite bugs.