Marc Tolon Brown

"Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey." --

Arthur's wrong guess about the identity of the secret admirer sending him valentine messages leads to teasing by the other children, but clues in additional messages allow him to get his due.

Arthur is not looking forward to Camp Meadowcroak, and when mysterious things start happening there, he decides to run away.

Arthur's essay wins a contest and he has to read it to the President in a special ceremony at the White House.

Unhappy with his nose, Arthur visits the rhinologist to get a new one.

"Arthur is overwhelmed with dread when he hears that his teacher is coming to stay at his house. But soon, Arthur discovers that Mr. Ratburn is just like everyone else. Arthur thinks his problems are over, but when he gets an A on his test his friends start calling him a teacher's pet. In the end, Arthur and Mr. Ratburn set the record straight."--Amazon.com

"Third-grader Arthur is amazed when he is chosen to be in the school spellathon." --

"D.W. graduates from a tricycle to her first two-wheeler and under Arthur's careful guidance learns the basics of bicycle safety." --

Even without snow, turkey dinner and a perfect tree, Arthur and his family and friends have a wonderful Christmas--and Hanukkah--celebration.

Arthur is unhappy about going on vacation with his family, but he shows them how to make the best of a bad situation when they end up stuck in a motel because of rain.