Marc Brown's Arthur (Easy readers)

After lying about what happened to his homework, Arthur has such a bad dream about being "in a pickle" that he decides to tell the truth.

Arthur helps ease D.W.'s fire fears by practicing fire drills at home.

Even though she has not been invited to the party, D.W. manages to save Arthur from having to kiss Francine.

Arthur is in for some embarrassing moments after he, D.W., and their mother shop for school supplies and end up buying two identical backpacks.

Unable to think of an idea for a science fair project, Arthur borrows a model his father made in third grade but feels bad about it even before he gets into trouble.

Arthur starts saving the money he earns in order to buy a surprise birthday present for D.W.

Buster goes away for a month, and Arthur becomes sad and confused when he does not receive even one postcard from him.

Arthur and his family--and D.W.'s favorite doll, Mary Moo-Cow--take a vacation to New York City.