Henry and Mudge

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

I Like Bugs

In brief rhyming text, this story lists all the types of insects the narrator likes.

Arthur’s birthday party

Arthur the chimpanzee is determined to be the best all-around gymnast at his gymnastics birthday party.

Little Bear's Visit

Little Bear spends a day with Grandmother and Grandfather Bear and has so much fun he falls fast asleep

The Moon Seems to Change

Can you see the moon?Does it look like a big round ball? Or is it just a sliver of light in the sky? The moon seems to change. But it doesn't really. The moon revolves around the Earth. It takes about four weeks to make the journey, and as it travels round we can only see certain parts of it. Try the simple experiment described inside using an orange, a pencil, and a flashlight, and you'll understand why the moon seems to change.

The Karate Mouse

Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Champoinships thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material!

What Happens To A Hamburger?

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.

The Rain Is A Pain

Splat the Cat can't wait to try out his brand-new roller skates! But when it starts to rain, Splat's sure that his day will be ruined. Is there anything fun to do inside?

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhoods ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes.

Balto of the Blue Dawn (Original MTH #54, Merlin Mission #26)

Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet

Worm likes school...almost as much as he likes weekends. The best part of school for Worm is his teacher, Mrs. Mulch. When Mrs. Mulch misses a day of class, Worm and his friends discover that it's her birthday. Who knew that teachers could take a day off? Who knew teachers had birthdays? Worm does know one thing--he has to figure out the perfect present.

Pinky and Rex and the School Play

Pinky really wants to be an actor and is sure he'll get the lead in the school play. Rex, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with being on stage. She's afraid she'll forget her lines -- or worse. Everything changes when Pinky convinces Rex to go with him to the tryouts. Will Pinky and Rex still be best friends when the show is over?