Of all the animals the elephant rescues, only the tiny ant returns the favor.

Arthur has to write a story as a homework assignment and keeps changing his idea of what to write as he talks to his friends.

"This book takes a close look at many animals that live or spend much of their life underground. It provided interesting information about why the animals go underground and how they live there. Animals covered in the book include the desert tortoise , moles, ants, meerkats, armadillos, burrowing owls, and many more."--Back cover.

Challenged by the other jungle animals for its seemingly lazy ways, a sloth living in a tree explains the many advantages of his slow and peaceful existence.

Arthur finds everything about Halloween scary, including his little sister's costume, his morning snack, and the big house on the corner.

Little Bear's thank-you kiss from grandmother gets passed on to him by many animals and greatly aids the skunks' romance.

Biscuit the puppy is eager to see the plants and make friends with the animals in the garden.

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

"How does a mermaid kiss help a drowning sailor? Why do mermaids usually carry a mirror? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity, clear visuals help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes...

When Chucky Ducky feels the earth beneath him grumble and rumble, he runs to alert the other barnyard animals to the coming earthquake, but just as a wily weasel is about to take advantage of their fears, the true source of the rumbling is revealed.