Arthur's Birthday by Marc Brown (2005)Their friends must decide which party to attend when Muffy schedules her birthday party for the same day as Arthur's birthday party.

Arthur's First Sleepover by Marc Tolon Brown (2005)Rumors about sightings of an alien space ship create excitement when Arthur's friends come to spend the night.

The Bear's Bicycle by Emilie McLeod (1986)A boy and his bear have an exciting bicycle ride.

Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming (2001)After a young Dutch girl writes to her new American friend in thanks for the care package sent after World War II, she begins to receive increasingly larger boxes.

Bubba and Beau, Best Friends by Kathi Appelt (2006)When Mamma Pearl washes their favorite blanket it's a sad day for best friends Bubba and Beau, but it gets worse when she decides the baby boy and his puppy need baths, too.

Chato's Kitchen by Gary Soto (2003)To get the "ratoncitos," little mice who have moved into the barrio, to come to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more.

Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes (2004)Chester and Wilson share the same exact way of doing things, until Lilly moves into the neighborhood and shows them that new ways can be just as good.

Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (2006)Emily Elizabeth explains why she loves her big red dog, Clifford.

Corduroy by Don Freeman (1982)A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.

The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins (2001)Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies.

Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel (1985)

Gilberto and the Wind by Marie Hall Ets (1974)A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.

Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores by James Howe (2003)Three mice friends learn that the best clubs include everyone.

Ira Says Goodbye by Bernard Waber (1991)Ira is surprised to discover that his best friend Reggie feels happy about having to move to a new town.

Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco (1996)Say Curtis describes his meeting with Pinkus Aylee, a black soldier, during the Civil War, and their capture by Southern troops. Based on a true story about the author's great-great-grandfather.