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.

"Sometimes kids have questions about why they feel surprised. This title covers reasons why and how people can feel surprised. This book is educational, simple, and will help strengthen reading skills!"--

Tiger is fast asleep, but oh dear! She's lying completely in the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea and, holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing! It's a good job that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep, isn't it? But where exactly are they...

Thomas the train engine thinks that all the other engines are oo busy to help him celebrate his birthday, but he is in for a surprise.

When Ivan gives flowers to his friend Amy as a surprise, she surprises him as well.

Georgie the cat loves to throw parties but this time, not one of his friends can come.

As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything.

"On his eighth birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. None of his wishes are answered the way he expects, but he does have lots of surprises--and the final one is possibly the best one ever"--

Shh! Fancy Nancy and her classmates are planning a surprise party -- that means it's top secret! Together Nancy and her friends prepare the treats and decorate the classroom for the party. Everything has to be kept super secret. Even the cupcakes have a surprise inside! Will you be able to guess who the party is for?