Books in Classic Arthur Adventure series

Arthur is certain that this Christmas will be perfect-lots of snow, a beautiful tree, and a delicious turkey dinner. But when it doesn't snow, D.W. decorates half the tree with trolls and unicorns, and Dad decides to make an authentic Christmas dinner, Arthur isn't so sure anymore. While Francine happily celebrates Hanukkah, the Brain prepares for Kwanzaa, and Buster tries to find a holiday of his own, Arthur starts to think he'll have a terrible Christmas ... until an unexpected guest changes everything. This holiday favorite will have Arthur fans cheering for more.

Arthur is plainly worried about the new baby expected at his house, but his plucky kid sister, D. W. is delighted. While D. W. learns how to diaper and helps her mother pack for the hospital, Arthur keeps his distance. But one day, when D.W. has to ask for Arthur's help to keep Baby Kate from crying, he steps in and learns that the new addition to his family isn't so bad after all. Kids will love reading along as Marc Brown reads this favorite Arthur Adventure.

And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadows on the floor; And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted -- nevermore! Ghoulish! Ghastly! Horrid! Morbid! These are the words most often used to describe the wicked writings of Edgar Allan Poe. In this collection of thirteen stories and select poems, the master of the macabre unleashes his gift for unearthly delights. Read favorites such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Raven" . . . if you dare.

In this classic Arthur Adventure, everyone's favorite aardvark has had enough of Camp Meadowbrook. The rotten food, poison ivy, and barking counselors make Arthur a very unhappy camper! Homesick Arthur is ready to run away from camp until he inadvertantly wins the scavenger hunt for his team. Kids will love listening along as Marc Brown reads this classic Arthur story.