Everyone is second grade seems set on breaking a world record and friends Ivy and Bean are no exception, deciding to become the youngest people ever to discover a dinosaur skeleton.

When Alex hurts his best friend's feelings, he learns that sometimes staying friends means apologizing.

Binah is tired of being "the nice one" among her circle of friends and decides to change her hair color and clothes, but the English Roses, realizing that they had taken her friendship for granted, think of a way to let her know how much they care for her.

Pearl and Charlie are best friends, although they seem to be different in every way.

When the circus comes to the small town of Willow Grove in the early 1900s, best friends Benny and Sam enjoy an exciting day helping set up the tent, admiring the various animals, and anticipating the big show.

Four best friends are jealous of a neighbor girl and refuse to have anything to do with her, until they each have a dream in which a fairy godmother shows them what the girl's life is really like.

Jane and her best friend, a monster named Mizmow, are best friends in spite of their differences, and nothing can keep them apart.

Two best friends, Skinny the rabbit and Fats the pig, share adventures when they build a rocket and bake some pies.

"Here comes the bride! The English Roses' number-one teacher, Miss Fluffernutter, is getting married--to Binah's father! Binah should be thrilled at the idea of having a stepmum as kind and generous as Miss F., but deep down, she's having doubts. Can the Roses help Binah welcome Miss Fluffernutter into her family and pull off the wedding of the century? Or will this walk down the aisle go completely haywire?"--p.[4] of cover.