Penny feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble that she sees in Mrs. Goodwin's grass, but gets a pleasant surprise when she goes to return it the next day.

Pip Squeak the mouse is kept awake all night by the drips from his leaky roof.

Although children are different in appearance, they all have ten toes, favorite clothes, and love to play.

When Neil tells his classmates that he does not want any more valentines, especially pink or frilly ones, the class comes up with a good idea.

Uses a story about heat to help new readers learn the "short-o" vowel sound. Includes fun facts about heat.

"It's one adventure after another for this adorable puppy! Kids will discover he joys of reading as they watch Sam discover the world around her. Part of the Kids Can Read series, the puppy Sam books have been written especially for the beginning reader."--Back cover.

On Valentine's Day, Noodles receives no cards and wonders if anyone loves him.