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Arthur and the Best Coach Ever
by Marc Brown and Stephen KrenskyWhen Muffy's father becomes the new soccer coach, the team is happy at first--everyone gets new uniforms and ice cream. But then the kids realize Mr. Crosswire isn't like the old coach, and they begin to wonder if he really cares. Can the players and Coach Crosswire figure out what being a team is all about? Picture descriptions present.
Arthur and the Dog Show
by Marc BrownArthur decides to enter his dog Pal in the local dog show. Will they win a prize?
Arthur and the True Francine
by Marc BrownFrancine and Muffy are good friends until Muffy lets Francine take the blame for cheating on a test.
Arthur Goes to Camp
by Marc BrownPoor Arthur. He and the boys can't seem to do anything right at Camp Meadowcroak. Awful food, poison ivy, and losing to the girls in every sport are more than he can take. Arthur plots to run away just as the other campers plot to win the big scavenger hunt against their archrivals at Camp Horsewater. What happens when the two schemes collide makes a rousing finale to a funny, reassuring picture book. Arthur Goes to Camp brings more good laughs and learning to the growing number of Arthur fans.
Arthur Helps Out
by Marc BrownIt's Saturday and Arthur wants to play, but Mom and Dad want him to help with chores first.
Arthur Loses a Friend
by Marc BrownBuster goes away for a month, and Arthur becomes sad and confused when he does not receive even one postcard from him.
Arthur Lost and Found
by Marc BrownArthur and Buster take the bus downtown together for the first time to go to Arthur's swimming lesson. During the ride, they fall asleep and miss their stop, winding up on the other side of town. Then they spend all their money on a snack of chocolate winkies and strawberry sodas. Will Arthur and Buster be able to put their heads together and find their way home? With characteristic humor, this Arthur Adventure will keep fans on the edge of their seats until Arthur and Buster make their way home safely.
Arthur's April Fool
by Marc BrownArthur worries about remembering his magic tricks for the April Fool's Day assembly and Binky's threats to pulverize him.
Arthur's Birthday
by Marc BrownArthur can't wait to hand out his birthday party invitations. But it turns out Muffy is having her party on the exact same day!
All of his friends are split between the two parties so Arthur and Francine hatch a clever scheme to make sure Arthur and Muffy have the best birthdays yet!
Arthur's Chicken Pox
by Marc BrownThis adventure revolves around whether or not Arthur will get over his chicken pox in time to go to the circus with his family. In the meantime, D.W. makes her own plans to invite a friend to go as Arthur's replacement and feigns chicken pox herself in a bid for attention from her family. At the end of the story, in a nod to justice, Arthur recovers in time, but D.W. comes down with spots on the morning of the circus.
Arthur's Computer Disaster
by Marc BrownArthur wants to play Deep, Dark Sea on the computer every chance he gets. He's hooked! When his mother leaves for work and asks him not to touch the computer, Arthur can't resist the temptation. Disobedience leads to disaster when Arthur and his friend Buster both reach for the mouse -- and the computer screen goes blank! Will Arthur be able to fix the computer before his mom gets home from work? Once again Arthur, D.W., and friends lead us on a hilarious adventure kids won't want to miss.
Arthur's Eyes
by Marc BrownNone of Arthur's friends wear glasses and his classmates tease him! But when he stops wearing them, he gets in all kinds of trouble. Maybe four eyes really are better than two.
Arthur's Family Vacation
by Marc BrownArthur 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.
Arthur's First Sleepover
by Marc BrownChildren can read about Arthur's antics in his own backyard with Buster and the Brain.
Arthur's Halloween
by Marc BrownHalloween has Arthur spooked! When his little sister wanders off into the scariest house on the street, Arthur has to find the courage to go in and save her. Will Arthur and D.W. make it out alive?
Arthur's Jelly Beans
by Marc BrownMuffy is having a Spring party with games and prizes. Arthur is so slow he is late to the party, and slow at the games. Will he win a prize? Includes a jelly bean game you can play at the end of the book.
Arthur's Mystery Babysitter
by Marc BrownWhen Arthur's parents go out for the evening, they tell Arthur and D.W. that a mystery babysitter will take care of them.
Arthur's Teacher Moves In
by Marc BrownArthur is overcome with dread when he hears that his teacher is coming to stay at the Reads' house. But soon Arthur discovers that Mr. Ratburn wears casual clothes like everyone else, loves cartoons, and actually knows how to have fun. Arthur thinks his problems are over, until he gets an A on his next test and his friends call him a teacher's pet. In the end the joke's on them, as Arthur and Mr. Ratburn set the record straight once and for all. Here's another Arthur Adventure that will tickle the funny bones of Arthur fans old and new.
Arthur's Teacher Trouble
by Marc BrownArthur is amazed when he is chosen to be in the school's spellathon!
Arthur's Thanksgiving
by Marc BrownArthur the Aardvark finds it's hard to direct the Thanksgiving play. His classmates forget what to say, their costumes don't fit, and they're going to quit if he can't find someone to be the turkey. Ages 4-8. The pictures are described. A short fun read aloud or alone book. Read more about Arthur, his sister D. W. and his Friends. Bookshare has: Arthur Goes to Camp, Arthur Helps Out, Arthur Loses A Friend, Arthur Lost and Found, Arthur lost in the Museum, Arthur Tells A Story, Arthur Tricks The Tooth Fairy, Arthur and the Dog Show, Arthur to the Rescue, Arthur's April Fool, Arthur's Birthday, Arthur's Chicken Pox, Arthur's Eyes, Arthur's Family Vacation, Arthur's Halloween, Arthur's Mystery Babysitter, Arthur's Reading Race, Arthur's TV Trouble, Arthur's Teacher Moves In, Arthur's Teacher Trouble, Arthur's Tree House, Arthur's Underwear, D. W.'s Guide To Good Manners, D. W. Flips, D. W. Go To Your Room, Glasses for D. W. and more.
Arthur's Tooth
by Marc BrownArthur is the only one in his class who hasn't yet lost a baby tooth. Will his loose tooth ever fall out?
Arthur's Tree House
by Marc BrownArthur tries to find a quiet place to read his new Bionic Bunny comic book. He ends up reading it in a tree!
Arthur's TV Trouble
by Marc BrownIt all started while Arthur was watching The Bionic Bunny Show... When Arthur sees the commercial for the amazing doggy Treat Timer, he knows it's the perfect thing for his puppy, Pal. He can't get it out of his mind--in fact, every time he turns around, another ad is staring him in the face! Arthur's attempt to earn money just gets him into more trouble. Arthur's TV trouble gets worse before it gets better. Will Arthur and his family ever find a solution? Stay tuned.
Arthur's Underwear
by Marc BrownNo matter how much Buster reassures him, Arthur keeps having nightmares that he'll forget to put his pants on before going to school. So he and Buster devise a number of schemes to keep him from falling asleep. After all, he can't have bad dreams if he doesn't go to sleep! Or can he? This hilarious twenty-fifth Arthur Adventure is sue to strike a chord with adults and children alike.
Arthur's Valentine
by Marc BrownWho is Arthur's secret admirer? It is a real mystery.
It might be Fern.
It could be Buster playing a joke.
Or maybe even Francine. She is always teasing Arthur.
Arthur hopes it is the new girl, Sue Ellen.
Whoever it is makes Arthur's life miserable ... until Arthur neatly turns the tables, proving that he knows how to take a joke and play one as well.
Marc Brown has created an irresistible sequel to the ever popular Arthur's Eyes and Arthur's Nose.