"The weather is hot, so it's time for a pool party! The whole class is excited... except for Hubie. He doesn't know how to swim. Just the thought of getting in the water is enough to make him sink. Hopefully, some swimming lessons with Mr. Sharky can help. Will Hubie dive in? Don't hold your breath."--Page [4] of cover.
Hubie hears about a new kid at school named Butch Pounder, who is supposed to be a bully, and visualizes a variety of horrible rumors, concocting different ways to defend himself.
The kids are nervous about performing in front of the whole school in the talent show, but once they get on stage they realize how much fun it is and how good they are.
With Halloween approaching, Hubie makes his costume, talks his mom into letting him watch a horror movie, learns about the history of the holiday, and goes trick-or-treating with his friends.
Hubie's class is doing a secret Santa this year for Christmas. Everyone picks a name and gets a gift for that person. But Hubie doesn't know what to buy anyone else, especially if he picks a girl. Giving presents shouldn't be so hard!.
"Hubie's class is having a reading challenge. Two teams will compete and whoever reads more books gets a special lunch with a surprise guest. But Hubie doesn't know what books to pick. And his team gets a late start. How can they ever expect to win?"--Back cover.
