Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.

Arthur's sister DW tries to use a reading trick to get Arthur to change Baby Kate's diapers.

Arthur's wrong guess about the identity of the secret admirer sending him valentine messages leads to teasing by the other children, but clues in additional messages allow him to get his due.

Arthur's enjoyment of fall is ruined by the fact that he has to rake the leaves in his yard, but later the situation improves.

The Brain is upset after being beaten in a math contest and it's up to Arthur to convince the Brain that he's still as smart as ever.

Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash.

Arthur has to write a story as a homework assignment and keeps changing his idea of what to write as he talks to his friends.

After finally getting her first library card, Arthur's little sister D.W. tries to check out her favorite book, with humorous results.

Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.

Arthur the aardvark catches chicken pox a week before he is supposed to go to the circus.