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"When an unexpected package containing an accordion arrives, Eugenia Lincoln tries to get rid of the instrument by selling it, destroying it, and giving it away, but nothing works"--

During the last week of school, the students in Mrs. Hartwell's class try to come up with the perfect present for their teacher.

It is Christmas Eve, and all the construction vehicles are finishing up work on the site, and when they leave they find that there is a special present waiting for each of them. --

Junie B. Jones wishes that May would stop being such a tattletale, but when she is stuck as May's Secret Santa it becomes real trouble.

Told from the perspective of both the girl, Nia, and her pet turtle, Alfie, and describes what happens when he disappears on the eve of her seventh birthday to find her a special present.

Boa is hoping to enjoy his best birthday ever, but most of his friends' gifts are very disappointing.

"When Katie's mother feels unwell on the day before Mother's Day, Katie wants to do everything she can think of to help her mother get well--but she forgot to get a present." --

"When Mr. Goat learns that it's Valentine's Day, he sets out in search of gifts for his first love, but his choices are a little unconventional"-Provided by the publisher.

As Senor Calavera prepares for Grandma Beetle's birthday he finds an alphabetical assortment of unusual presents, but with the help of Zelmiro the Ghost, he finds the best gift of all.