Laurie Keller

The states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while. Includes facts about the states.

Arnie the talking doughnut and Peezo participate in a television game show, competing against other local teams in a series of challenges which include facing Nick "The Pumpernator" Pumpernickel, and still manage to solve a mystery.

The states decide to get together and put on a show featuring their particular talents. Also includes facts about the history and geography of the states.

"Arnie is shocked when he hears his neighbor Loretta Schmoretta tell news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens--alien doughnuts from outer spastry. Arnie thinks this is a ridiculous story, that is, until he gets abducted. Arnie must think fast in order to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople from the alien invaders"--Provided by publisher.

Arnie the talking doughnut is delighted to be Mr. Bing's new pet "doughnut-dog," so when Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls during a big bowling tournament, Arnie suspects foul play and sets out to solve the mystery.

Grandpa Gazillion and Hildegarde show many different uses for the numbers one through twenty at their number yard.

When the Otters move in next door to Mr. Rabbit, he does not know how to act with them. This is the story that highlights how to be a good neighbor and friend - just simply follow the Golden Rule!

Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states decide to swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a change. Full of facts and fun, children will have a geography lesson like never before.

Seven-year-old Marty Frye is on the job again, speaking in rhyme as he solves three new mysteries for the school nurse, the candy store owner, and a neighbor.

Fourteen children's book artists draw their favorite foods and explain why they love them, using short stories, statements, and poems.