Absentminded Mister Whistler always has a song in his head and a dance in his feet. In a rush to catch the train, he is so distracted he loses his ticket. Is it in the bottom pockets of his big coat or the top pockets of his jacket? Perhaps he slipped it into his waistcoat...

The Underdogs and their classmates are taking a break to go to Camp Ruffing It for a few days of camping activities, but all the sounds and smells of the forest keep distracting Harley, causing trouble for everyone.

"My dad is the best. We love hanging out together. Recently, he got this banana. At first, we had a great time with the banana--it does cool stuff and it s really fun. But lately he's spending too much time with the banana. He's distracted, and he's not enjoying the things he used to enjoy, like hanging out with me. I don't think this banana is good for him. It's time to take action"--Provided by publisher.

"Simon doesn't want the baby to come. He was happy with just his mom, dad, and Pappa. Now, Mom and Dad are at the hospital, and Simon and Pappa are waiting for news at home. Knowing how hard it is to wait, Pappa starts Simon on a project of making one hundred chapatis. They measure the ingredients, knead and roll the dough, and then drop them one by one into a giant frying pan. Soon, Simon is so busy that he forgets to worry. "Can I show the baby...

"Un dia de primavera, Helena sale a pasear con su perro Pipo. Durante el camino, la pequena se cruza con personas que actuan de forma un tanto extrana... Estaran bajo un magico hechizo? Algo esta pasando en la ciudad es una entranable historia que muestra la capacidad de emocionarse ante los pequenos grandes momentos que nos ofrece la vida." -- page [4] of cover.