Marc Tolon Brown

Arthur is overwhelmed with dread when he hears that his teacher is coming to stay at his house. But soon, Arthur discovers that Mr. Ratburn is just like everyone else. Arthur thinks his problems are over, but when he gets an A on his test his friends start calling him a teacher's pet. In the end, Arthur and Mr. Ratburn set the record straight.

It is Muffy's Spring Fling party, and Arthur is so slow that he comes in last in every game--except for the jelly bean hunt, where not finishing early proves to be an advantage.

When Arthur's soccer team gets a new coach who gives them brand new uniforms and lots of ice cream, it takes them a while to realize that he doesn't know how to coach soccer.

His friends tease Arthur when he gets glasses, but he soon learns to wear them with pride.

D.W., Arthur's little sister, tells all about what it is like to be in preschool, including essential information about such topics as bathroom breaks, storing things in a cubbie, and sharing at play time.

When D.W. has trouble falling asleep, the family listens to her worries.

Unhappy with his nose, Arthur visits the rhinologist to get a new one.

When Arthur starts talking about his school project involving a Big Green Machine, D.W. imagines a scary contraption that will turn everyone green.

Arthur 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.

When Arthur and his friends ride their bikes to school, Francine is embarrassed by her old hand-me-down bicycle. But when she reports her bike is stolen, her friends rally to find the thief. Will they discover the true fate of Francine's bicycle?