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

Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out.

Their friends must decide which party to attend when Francine schedules her birthday party for the same day as Arthur's birthday party.

Rumors about sightings of an alien space ship create excitement when Arthur's friends come to spend the night.

Arthur's determination to prove he is responsible enough to have a puppy brings him a menagerie of animals to care for. In order to prove to his parents that he is responsible enough to have his own dog, Arthur starts a petsitting business. Things go pretty smoothly until he thinks he has lost Perky, the spoiled dog who was his first customer. A surprise is in store for all at the end of the book-especially for Arthur!

"Monkey is NOT ready for kindergarten. And it's only a week away. Can Monkey's family ease his worries -- and get him excited for the Big Day?" --Publisher's description.

Arthur enters his essay in the 'How I Can Help Make America Great' contest - and wins! He is off to Washington, D.C., to meet the President of the United States and recite his essay in front of everyone. While his class and family are enjoying the many sights of the nation's capitol, like the Washington Monument, Arthur tries to cure his terrible stage fright. Ages 5+.

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

Arthur thinks that having his teacher stay at his house will be a horrible experience.