Hester and Pearl, two birds, wait for their friend Rodger to return from a trip. They make a new friend, Arthur, upsetting Rodger. Hester and Arthur move away, but still visit Rodger. Happy ending.
Philo goes on a vacation to the Philippines with his family. He overcomes his fear of heights, finds a stray puppy, and learns the importance of caring for others.
Henry, an astronaut, takes readers on a journey through the solar system, visiting each planet and the sun, providing interesting facts about each stop.