Feisty Judy Moody has a different emotion for every occasion. She wants to be famous after seeing her classmate Jessica Finch in the newspaper for winning the spelling bee. It seems like everyone has some claim to fame except Judy! But after several hilarious attempts at stardom, such as entering her toast-making cat in a pet contest, she is finally content with the satisfaction of helping others.

In the year before they become the orphans known as the Boxcar children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden live with their parents at Fair Meadow Farm, where, although times are hard, they take in a family who has been stranded in their car during a blizzard.

Joan makes a surprise for her little brother, Ben, but in the end, she is the one who is surprised.

Dolores has agreed to stop "borrowing" things from her older sister Faye's dresser, but then she discovers a special Valentine's Day necklace there.

Three sisters, who compete constantly to see who is the smartest, fastest, or prettiest, vie for the Queen of the World crown, awarded to the sister who makes the best birthday gift for Mom.

Dinosaur siblings Rex and Lilly have a busy day in school trading lunches, reading, and taking part in show and tell.

Two mice meet their new neighbor and discover that she is not as scary as they feared.

Little brother Nick lists all the wonderful things his big brother does with him, preparing him to greet the new baby in the family.

Little Critter helps Mom and Dad prepare a surprise birthday party for his little sister.

Piper is sad about leaving her home and friends behind when her father, a Navy aircraft mechanic, is transferred yet again, but with help from her often-annoying sisters and a surprise from their parents, she finds happiness in their new home in Pensacola, Florida.