Dick King-Smith

A piglet destined for eventual butchering arrives at the farmyard, is adopted by an old sheep dog, and discovers a special secret to success.

A mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist.

Farmer Tubbs' amazing pig, Ace of Clubs, eventually winds up on television for his cleverness.

A young pig learns to herd sheep, first amazing the sheep dogs on his farm and then the farmer who owns him.