Frannie Foal is nervous about starting school, so her mother pampers her with special treats, including a new pair of saddle shoes. Includes facts about horses.
Lizard, a girl who only likes dinosaurs, and Spider, a boy who loves dinosaurs, spiders, and other creepy things, have a great time together until first grade begins and they are sent to different schools.
Tired of being considered predictable, Louise decides to make some changes in her life, but she finds out that her family and friends miss the "old Louise"-- and so does she.
When Michael Brown's mother remarries and Michael's last name changes to Jordan, the kids at his new school expect him to be like his namesake on the basketball court, but unfortunately this Michael is terrible at sports.