Encyclopedia Brown, brilliant fifth-grade amateur detective, solves ten crimes. The reader may match solutions with those at the end of the book.

Elmo cannot decide which is his favorite letter of the alphabet, because he has favorite things for almost every letter.

A quirky and utterly logical seventh-grade girl named Emma-Jean Lazarus discovers some interesting results when she gets involved in the messy everyday problems of her peers.

Rat, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Mouse want to cross the bayou, but next to the log they are considering as a bridge is a sneaky tail, which may be attached to someone dangerous--each of the four approach the problem with a different strategy, with varying results.

The boys come up with a plan to keep their school from closing.

It all begins when Drew and Jonathan are doing what they do best--thinking up big plans for even bigger projects. Will they build a treehouse? A castle? A catapult? They have a whole lot of big ideas, but no one thinks they can do any of them! The twins brainstorm, scribble, and tinker until they have the perfect big plan. They'll save every last penny, sketch out some designs, and make a whole lot of noise--builders aren't known for being quiet--because...

Peanut the chipmunk really wants to fly his homemade kite, but it keeps ending up on the ground--but Peanut refuses to give up, and with the help of his animal friends the kite will fly.

Foreman Farley has to build a new school. What does he need? A crane, a bulldozer, a dump truck, and more! Can he get the job done?

Daniel Tigers Neighborhood ! Daniel and Miss Elaina are playing together at school. Daniel wants to build a train. Miss Elaina wants to build a spaceship. How can they solve the problem? Teacher Harriet gently encourages, try to fix the problem yourself and youll feel proud. This relatable story includes tips at the end for how parents and caregivers can help their little ones learn how to build confidence and solve problems on their own! © 2016...