Ella Mentry School's newest teacher, Mrs. Lizzy, has some very strange ideas about learning during recess.

Mermaids Shelly and Echo are excited to begin third grade at the prestigious Trident Academy, but snooty Pearl, jokester Rocky, brilliant Kiki, grumpy Mr. Fangtooth, and an argument over their first project challenge the best friends. Includes facts about marine plants and animals and words to the Mermaid Tales Song.

Judy Moody's new friendship with Amy Namey causes problems with her old friends and the school project they are working on together.

When her classmates make fun of her for still liking the color pink, a little girl feels all alone, but then a friend shows her the power of pink.

Tells the true story of a man who became lost and delirious after an unsuccessful trek to the top of K2, was saved by the locals of a remote Himalayan village, and kept his vow to return one day to build them a new school as a gesture of sincere appreciation and gratitude for what they did for him in his time of need.

Dixie the puppy plays with Emma every day after school until Emma starts memorizing her lines for the school play.

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