Marc Tolon Brown

Arthur's determination to prove he is responsible enough to have a puppy brings him a menagerie of animals to care for. In order to prove to his parents that he is responsible enough to have his own dog, Arthur starts a petsitting business. Things go pretty smoothly until he thinks he has lost Perky, the spoiled dog who was his first customer. A surprise is in store for all at the end of the book-especially for Arthur!

For use in schools and libraries only. Marc Brown's stories and drawings tell about Arthur's experiences at home, at school, and at camp. Each story promotes kindness, responsibility, and cooperation.

After finally getting her first library card, Arthur's little sister D.W. tries to check out her favorite book, with humorous results.

Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash.

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

Arthur finds everything about Halloween scary, including his little sister's costume, his morning snack, and the big house on the corner.

Diverse animals, led by two rough, tough rhinos, work together to transform an old mall into a zoo--including the bugs the rhinos said were too small to count.

Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.

Eight stories follow Arthur, his family, and his friends, as they experience the joys and challenges of having a brother or sister.