Worm attempts various jobs for his animal friends so that he can buy painting supplies and enter the art contest.

"While the other members of his clan enjoy wrestling, throwing spears, and fighting, Leif prefers to hike up the mountain and enjoy the peace of his beautiful fjord; but when clan loyalty demands that he participate in the Viking Games--he does the best he can, but when it comes to comparing clan treasures, Leif has a surprise for everybody"--Title verso page.

Little Red, teased for speaking only in rhymes, enters a poetry contest hoping to make friends but Big Bad Wolf scares her rhyming ability out of her and into himself.

Ziggy does not do well on the school track and field day events, but he feels much better after his classmates recognize his drawing talent.

"Tina Saurus-Rex is a fierce young competitor. She always has to win the Miss Dinosaur pageant. Will Patty Saurus, Stef O'Saurus, Teri Dactyl, and Sarah Topps be brave enough to challenge her?"--

Drago the little dragon surprises his family when he enters a stunts flying competition with them, after taking flying lessons from a bird.

A rabbit and a turtle defy convention when they team up to win a rap music contest in spite of their differences.

When a contest at the local library offers a prize for the best story, a girl tries to write one using her family's suggestions, but her story does not seem right until she listens to her heart.

Animals present hand slapping skills to readers, just in time for the annual high five contest.

Ingrid has everything a Viking could want--a cozy home, a best friend, and very cute kittens. But she's always wanted one more thing, to win the Strongest Viking Contest. Her only problem? She doesn't know how to swim! Her best friend Stig is determined to help her learn . . . but along the way Ingrid learns that that some things are even more important than winning.