A Ivanov

When his mother is sent to jail in Los Angeles, eleven-year-old Tony goes to live with his forest ranger great-uncle in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where Tony experiences unconditional love for the first time through his friendship with a rescue dog.

Looking forward to learning new steps and donning a fancy new outfit on her first day of jazz class, Mia is disappointed by her drab jazz shoes and devises a creative way to match her ensemble to her jazzy dance routine.

"The big recital is just around the corner, and all of the students in Miss Bird's dance class are busy getting ready. The stage is designed, the costumes are picked, and the dancers must practice, practice, practice! But when Mia decides to practice on her way home from class, she falls and hurts her paw. Oh, no! Can Mia still be part of the big day? Miss Bird might have the perfect part for Mia after all."--Dust jacket.

A friendly competition to grow the best organic garden is underway. The prize is tempting--a ribbon, a photo and article in the newspaper, and some all-you-can eat favorites from Ned's Diner! Esmeralda, Annie, Oliver, and Rosamond are among the competitors. Just a few days before contest judging, some of Rosamond's tomatoes go missing, and Nate and Sludge are called to investigate. Who is eager for tomatoes, and why? Nate and Sludge are on the case...

When Nancy, the girl who loves to use fancy words, learns about Earth Day and "being green," her enthusiasm causes problems at home.

Mia the kitten is so excited about her first day of ballet class that she accidentally brings her big sister's tutu instead of her own.

Delighted to be asked by Miss Bird to help during a little dancers' class, an exuberant Mia observes that the little ballerinas in her charge have difficulties performing steps, a challenge that prompts Mia to devise a clever solution.

Wilbur wants to prove how special he is by winning the blue ribbon at the county fair.

Jack and Jill's mom send them and their puppy Jasper to fetch a pail of water for they need to take a bath. But they tumble down the hill. No water, no bath today! Hurray!

"A beetle band is keeping Tucker Mouse awake at night. What is he going to do?"--P. [4] of cover.