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Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.

Arthur's determination to prove he is responsible enough to have a puppy brings him a menagerie of animals to care for.

Although Arthur and Francine aren't speaking to each other, they must find a way to set aside their differences when they are locked in the library after it closes.

Arthur's essay wins a contest and he has to read it to the President in a special ceremony at the White House.

Their friends must decide which party to attend when Francine schedules her birthday party for the same day as Arthur's birthday party.

Arthur's little sister wants to wear glasses like her brother and tries to prove she needs them.

Jealous when Arthur loses a tooth and receives a quarter for it, his sister tries to trick the Tooth Fairy into also visiting her.

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 has misplaced his science project. You can help him find it in his room. Can you also answer these questions and find these things from the story? What does the Brain want to launch? What is Francine riding? What is Buster using to solve a mystery? What sport is Binky playing? Also, how many items can you find that start with the letter "B"? How about "P"? Have fun! (Look for the answers on the inside back cover"--P. [4] of cover.

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