Cleonardo's father is an inventor. So was her grandfather, her great-grandfather, and all the great-greats before them. Cleo wants to be an inventor too. She tries to help her father in his workshop, but he never uses her great ideas. Can Cleo invent something big and important and perfect all by herself?

"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.

Lion bullies all the other animals until finally they cant take it anymore. They post an ad, asking for help. One animal after another tries and fails to defeat Lion. Can no one stop him?

A young bear and his best friend have a great idea for a Halloween costume. But can they win the annual Halloween costume contest at school? Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.

"Bang! Whack! Whirrr! It's time for a birdhouse building contest! Opal's friends all have endless ideas on how to make their constructions stand out. There are bells, pom-poms, basketballs, and many more materials to use--and yet Opal still feels stuck. Maybe a simple, sturdy piece wood...a few nails and screws will be just right. But when the judges don't pick Opal's birdhouse, she may still discover that her humble home is just right for someone...

"Sukkot is Shoshi's favorite Jewish holiday. She and her brothers love to decorate their sukkah, the hut where her family will celebrate. But who will win the Ugandan Abayudaya community's annual sukkah contest? While only one sukkah can be the best, everybody wins when neighbors work together." -- Dust jacket.

After the international success of The World's Biggest Fart, comes this hilarious animal poop contest. The horse thinks that his poop is the best in the world. But the cow thinks that hers is better. The pig, the goat and the duck disagree... Which is the best poop in the universe? The animals decide to organize a poop contest! When the big day arrives, the contestants come from far and wide and there are poops of all kinds... round, large, flattened...

When a surfing contest comes to Dino Town, Dinah the Diplodocus, who is great at everything, discovers surfing is something she cannot do and learns there's more to having fun than winning.

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

"Peppa and George are making a yummy cake for Miss Rabbit's baking competition. It looks tasty--but will they win?"--Back cover.