The kids have to perform in the talent show just because mean Mrs. Green says so! Everyone will have to show a talent for exactly one minute - in front of the whole school and their parents! Starring in the talent show from the Black Lagoon would give any kid stage fright - but with a little luck this performance might just turn out to be fun!

When their teacher insists that all her pupils invent something for the school science fair, the students have only a vague idea how to go about it and find that bringing their projects to life is a lot more complicated than they thought.

"It's St. Patrick's Day and Hubie needs to find something green to wear for the big class parade. Leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, pickles - how can he possibly make a decision with all these great options?" (publisher).

"Hubie's class has to play a football game against the older kids in school. But how can they even think of winning when the only touchdowns that they score are for the other team? This game is going to be a real fumble."--P. [4] of cover.

Hubie's class is giving thanks for the things they enjoy most, but how can Hubie be thankful when none of his friends will make a float with him? How can Hubie eat all of the food for Thanksgiving dinner?