In this tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, the four Willoughby children set about to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny.

A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight.

When a new baby princess accidentally changes places with a piglet, both of their lives are forever changed.

After accidentally swallowing her grandson's pet fly, Grandma tries to retrieve it by consuming progressively larger animals.

Walter lives near the top floor of a tall apartment building, where one night his habit of jumping on his bed leads to a tumultous fall through floor after floor, collecting occupants all the way down.

Four stories about a misbehaving boy who causes mayhem during Halloween, for the babysitter and his friends, and during a car trip.

A young boy named Tim is accused of lying when he tells his parents that a ninja ate the last piece of cake and a sunburned crocodile landed on the roof, so he figures out a way to prove that he is telling the truth.

Blake and Haddie rescue three cows that are being sent to the hamburger factory.

"Mr. Nervous is scared of everything--and when he is kidnapped by pirates, the pirates learn about his fears the hard way."--Page [4] cover.

A fly flies into a concert hall wreaking havoc.