Highlights presents All Kinds of Birthdays written by Ellen Bari. Jenny discovers that the class project is to find out about birthdays around the world. She learns about her own family's birthday customs and the customs of her friends.
Highlights presents All Aboard written by Ellen Bari. This story is about a family's train trip across the United States. The main character, Susie, learns about several well-known landmarks and popular destinations, including Independence Hall, the White House, and Bryce Canyon. She develops a new appreciation for the country, its history, and its citizens.
Matt and Erik are cousins. Matt lives in the country and Erik lives in the city. When the boys are forced to spend time at each other's homes, they are upset and think that they will not have any fun. Matt and Erik quickly realize that even though they have different interests, they can still be friends and have fun together.
