embarrassment

Second grader Ali Tahir considers himself to be a dinosaur expert, but on a class field trip to the natural history museum, Ali keeps getting his facts wrong, and is embarrassed in front of his friends and classmates.

When Maria's family embarrasses her while she tries to win her tryout to be the school mascot, she decides she wants to leave the Pepper pack permanently.

Yasmin and her friend Emma are going to the ice rink, but Yasmin is nervous and does not want to admit that she has never skated, so she delays going on the ice as long as possible--but when she falls down Emma's mother offers to teach her, and Emma helps.

Justin narrates his very bad week and the adventures of his new life. Now that his mom has married Vlad, his new stepdad, both of whom work the night shift, he'll be living with his dad during the week and spending weekends with his mom--and that means attending a new school.

Mei reminds the reader that feelings are complicated, relatable, and totally normal--specifically embarrassment.

Provides humorous tips on how to get through peeing your pants.

"Ali Tahir is a Pakistani American second grader who loves his family and friends--and also loves getting attention! Ali's big ideas sometimes lead to a little trouble--but his clever solutions and kind heart always save the day. Whether he's at the South Asian market, the dinosaur museum, a rainy indoor recess, or an Eid party in his own backyard, Ali is always discovering new things. Jump into this lively collection of four stories to see how every day is an adventure with curious, clever Ali!"--Back cover.

"Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she 'poofs' into a giant red panda"--Provided by publisher.

Second grader Ali Tahir considers himself to be a dinosaur expert, but on a class field trip to the natural history museum, Ali keeps getting his facts wrong, and is embarrassed in front of his friends and classmates.

"Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she 'poofs' into a giant red panda"--Provided by publisher.