Friends! Tex and Indi help their friend clean her pet bird's cage. Mole's friends find a way to help get rid of the clutter in his house. Indi sees Tex having fun with his friend and wishes she could be too. Tex Indi and their family meet their new neighbors. Tex and Indi's friends share their gingerbread house decorations. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
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.
Stop and smell the roses! Arizona's cousin teaches her that she can experience the world in a whole new way if she just takes a moment to appreciate her surroundings. Arizona has to learn to relax and go with the flow when her vacation doesn't go the way she plans, and she even finds the fun in trying new food. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Lend a hand! Arizona helps her sister, Indi, find her missing lost tooth. Indi helps Arizona clean her room. Arizona, her friend Ollie, and Abuela help out at a soup kitchen. Read along as Arizona learns how rewarding helping can be. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Challenging friendships! Arizona understands that friendships aren't always easy. Sometimes there are communication barriers, or jealous feelings. It can be difficult when friends argue and you feel like you have to pick a side. Arizona learns how to handle these challenges. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Oh, honestly! Arizona learns the difference between honesty, and tact. Arizona's siblings, Tex and Indi, get into an argument about missing craft supplies. Is someone lying, or are they telling the truth? It's better to not tell a fib, and be honest in the first place. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
An article that describes budgeting with an anecdote about going to camp and not having enough money to buy the special soap needed to bathe in the lake.
Celebrating Holidays! Arizona learns the best gifts are those made from the heart. Arizona and Ollie create New Years resolutions. Arizona and her family find a way to thank their grocery store's customers at Thanksgiving. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Highlights presents Baby Song written by Katherine Scraper. Kendra is excited about her piano recital until she finds out that her friends (who have played piano longer than she has) are playing more difficult songs. Her father reminds her that she had to take baby steps when learning to walk. This helps her realize that it takes time to learn how to play the piano, too.
Playing with siblings! Gran teaches Arizona, Indi, and Tex how to play a rhyming word game to help them forget their fear during a scary thunderstorm. Arizona's little brother Tex gives her good advice about handling nightmares. Arizona, tired of doing the same old things with her little brother and sister, finds it's fun to play with them when they try new activities. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Highlights presents Coming to America written by Laura Purdie Salas. This selection is a combination of factual information about immigration to the United States and letters and journal entries from a recent Mexican immigrant, Nuria. Nuria describes her new home in the U.S. and what she misses about her homeland.
