On the first day of third grade, Gus worries that his teacher will be a monster, his classmates will call him names, and it will be the worst day of his life, but when it is over he discovers that most of his fears were unfounded.

Nothing can ruin a new school year...except maybe a pesky little brother. This Step 4 reader is the perfect back-to-school story for newly independent readers! Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be the same! Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

Easy-to-read text follows young Gus as he seeks someone to play in the snow with him.

Gus and friends prepare for the Easter egg hunt at school with a giant chocolate egg for first prize.

Picture book for young readers that describes the characteristics and life cycle of pumpkins.

When Bean makes friends with Sam, who just moved into the neighborhood, Gus becomes jealous and will not have anything to do with them.

Describes the various kinds of pets, including grizzly bears and alligators, kept at the White House by various presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush.