arthur (fictitious character : brown)

Arthur wants to spend his Saturday playing with his friends and hanging out in the treehouse, but his parents need him to help with chores around the house.

One day, when Arthur's friends are too busy to play with him, he uses his imagination instead.

When Arthur rakes the leaves for his father and then jumps into them, spreading them everywhere again, he needs a little help from his friends to get the job done.

Arthur enjoys his tree house with his family or friends as guests and sometimes just by himself.

Arthur doesn't believe that his little sister can really read, so he challenges her to prove it.

Francine starts a rock band, hoping it will focus on music rather than money and fame.

Presents a brief, illustrated, biography of Marc Brown, author of the popular books "Arthur", providing information on their childhood, and education, and writing career.

Arthur challenges Francine to a game of kickball to prove to her that a person does not have to be a great athlete to be important to the team.

Contains three of the most popular Arthur stories.

After her friends help her get the lead in the third grade play, Francine becomes so intent on making the play perfect that she almost ruins it.