Parker is excited when his parents finally let him have a guinea pig--until his new pet develops an appetite for homework assignments and other important papers around the house.
Stink Moody, friends Webster and Sophie, and Mrs. Birdwistle visit tourist attractions in Virginia as they try to give away 101 guinea pigs rescued from a laboratory, although Stink is very reluctant to relinquish his favorite, Astro.
Describes the different ways in which children care for their pet guinea pigs, and features a brief story about Mary's adventures with her pet guinea pig, Ginger.
After starring as an ear of corn in his school's Thanksgiving play, the classroom guinea pig enjoys his holiday at Maxwell's home, where he scares Grammy and battles a monster.
Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of guinea pigs, discussing the differences between pet guinea pigs and guinea pigs in the wild, and features drawings and photographs of various breeds.