Holiday Season! On thanksgiving Indi makes everyone presents. Tex and Indi make stuffing with Dad. During Christmas, Tex and Indi make cookies. A Valentine's Day mishap leaves Indi in a tough spot. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Highlights presents Beach Blues written by Marcie Aboff. When David visits his grandma, he enjoys going to the beach. Grandma has fond memories of a particular beach, and although David prefers another beach, he empathizes with her when they learn that the welcome center at her favorite beach will be torn down to make room for condos.
Highlights presents Curious Jordan written by Meish Goldish. Jordan sees people going into the old, empty building across the street. He is really curious when his parents and an elderly man join the group. His father explains that the building used to be a courthouse and that the elderly man used to be a judge. He says that the city gave the building to their neighborhood to fix up and use. While helping repair the building, Jordan learns more about his neighbors.
Kindness! Arizona realizes that being kind can make huge changes. Instead of gossiping and spreading rumors, she figures out that being kind makes everyone feel good. She invents a way to spread this kindness to her peers using the school newspaper.
Highlights presents Ana's Bicycle written by Juliette Looye. Ana is saving her money for a new bicycle. When her mother gets too sick to work, Ana decides she can wait for a new bike. Instead, she uses her savings to pay for her mom's medicine and to take the family on a picnic. In the end, Ana realizes her old bike just needs a few updates, and the family begins saving together for a family vacation.
How boring! Arizona discovers that sometimes it's up to you to make your own fun! Arizona learns how to pass the time when things don't quite go according to plan, and learns about what happens when you daydream too much.
Friends! Arizona uses an old trick to make a decision. Arizona learns that true friends like you for the person you are not for the things you have. Arizona helps a friend figure out what it means to be a true friend. Arizona discovers that her 'fantastic' friend acts differently when other friends are around. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
