It seems that giraffes will misbehave whether attending a birthday party, going to the movies, playing in the park, or just about anything else.

Sometimes the thing that you just cannot see is right in front of you, clear as can be. A book about friendship.

Ten-year-old Michael and his friend Justin sneak into the Dead Sea caves near the archaeological dig where Michael's dad is working. Michael finds two 2,000-year-old squirrels petrified in sea salt. Hijinks ensue as Michael tries to bring them back to the U. S., hidden in his backpack. What Michael thinks are just cool souvenirs may turn out to be something much more!

"When people she loves--and all memory of them--start disappearing from Vera's life, leaving behind only a haunting sorrow, she and her best friend set out to solve a mystery they cannot remember"--

While everyone around her seems to be in love, Tamiko is more interested in her own creative projects and does not see what all the fuss is about.

Little Phil Groundhog and his shadow do everything together, but when they grow up the more adventurous shadow wants to travel, so he leaves--but neither is happy, so Phil goes searching for his friend.

Otter and Teddy celebrate Halloween.

At a sports-crazy NJ high school where all kids must play on a team, a group of rebels start a soccer team designed to undermine the jock-culture of the school. --

Paula and Maggie are best friends until Paula starts playing with some new friends instead, but when her new playmates turn on her, it's Maggie who rushes to Paula's defense.

When Egg disappears while learning to fly, Warren sets out to find his new friend.