Wilbur, a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, is forced to go before the wise community elder, who surprises the other naked mole rats with his pronouncement.

A famous chef is coming to visit Mr. Hopper's second grade class, and every one is excited about bringing in their family's favorite dish to share except Ollie, who loves to cook but cannot find a dish his whole family likes.

Spoon's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon?

Winnie is worried when her best friends Zoe and Vanessa enroll her in ballet classes with them, since she would rather go to the library and read like they always do.

Bear's need for a relaxing day alone is thwarted by the constant presence of Duck, who wants to spend time together.

"Sophie MIller's life is boring. Average. Blah. She's not the oldest or the youngest, the tallest or the shortest. She's not even the only Sophie in her third-grade class! Sophie knows she's special. And she's come up with the perfect name to show it: Sophie the Awesome! But living up to her name won't be easy--especially if super-annoying Toby Myers has anything to say about it. Can Sophie prove her awesomeness... and prove everyone wrong?"--P. [4]...

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for...

What better name for Sophie to try than Sophie the sweetheart? After all, she's found the perfect match for her teacher, Ms. Moffly -- or so she thinks. Now, it's time to watch the sparks fly! But being a sweetheart is about more than matchmaking. Sophie now has to be extra-nice to everyone, including her ex-best friend Toby and snooty Mindy! Ugh. Will Sophie's latest name turn from super-sweet ... to sour?

Two friends discuss how different they are from each other, and each decide, after wishing they were like the other, that it's best to accept one's own individuality.

Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes background notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah.