Joe and Betsy the Dinosaur

by Lillian Hoban

Published 31 January 1995
Although Joe's pet dinosaur Betsy is too big for some activities, a formidable task allows her to demonstrate that sometimes bigger is better.

Silly Tilly's Valentine

by Lillian Hoban

Published 1 January 1998
Mr. Bunny reminds her that the day is special, but while trying to recall why, Silly Tilly, the forgetful mole, gets distracted by the snow.

Arthur's Back to School Day

by Lillian Hoban

Published 1 August 1996
Brrr ... ing!
There's the school bell!
It's the first day back at school for Arthur and Violet and all of their friends. Time for riding the school bus, going to class, and best of all, eating snacks and playing games at recess.

But this year the first day is full of surprises. The bus ride to school is an unexpected adventure, and Arthur's friend, Norman, almost loses his lunch box. Just when things settle down, Arthur finds his snack has disappeared from his lunch box. What will happen next on this exciting first day of school

Beginning readers heading back to school will enjoy the humor in Lillian Hoban's tenth I Can Read Book about these much loved characters.


Arthur's Great Big Valentine

by Lillian Hoban

Published 1 January 1989
After they have a falling out, Arthur and his best friend Norman make up with very special valentines.

Raccoon twins Arabella and Albert track down the robbers who stole Mrs. Turtle's eggs.

Forgetful Silly Tilly Mole nearly succeeds in ruining her Thanksgiving dinner, but her animal friends come to the rescue with tasty treats.

Arthur's Loose Tooth

by Lillian Hoban

Published 1 October 1985
Arthur the chimp is a little worried about losing his loose tooth, until his sister and their babysitter show him the real meaning of bravery.