Showing results for "Surprises" in Growing Up & Facts of Life

Alex and her family just moved, which means she has to start a new school and adjust to a new soccer team. She soon learns that she must play a new position on the team, which makes her frustrated. Alex must learn how to adjust to her new life and have fun again.

Samira has loved gymnastics for as long as she can remember, even though she has to work harder than her teammates to stay competitive. But when an arm injury sidelines her, she discovers a new winter sport—SNOWBOARDING!

Devante Briggs has gone from being an athletic trainer to being the sixth man off the bench for his school basketball team! How in the world did this happen? And will his free throw struggles cost him and his team a victory when they need it the most?

Tim is disappointed when his best friend wants to spend their last day of summer geocaching. But a competition might make things interesting. Before the day is over, Tim will have discovered more than just a hidden treasure.

Ashley and Eric are stuck indoors because of a thunderstorm. Just when Ashley and Eric think their day is ruined, their dad tells them there is a surprise hidden somewhere in the house. When the lights go out, Ashley and Eric come to understand the importance of electricity. But will Ashley and Eric be able to find the big surprise?

Yay! Ms. Colman's class is putting on a Thanksgiving play. Karen wants to be the star, of course. But Karen is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown suit. Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

A Katie le fascina recibir correo, y quiere que alguien más sienta esa misma emoción. Hoy va a la oficina de correos para enviarle un regalo de cumpleaños a su abuelo. Por el camino, se encuentra con amigos que han recibido o que van a enviar correo. ¡Los empleados de la oficina de correos están muy atareados!

Max is so proud to celebrate his new baby brother, Charlie, that he could tell the whole world!

The Aldens spend the summer on their own private island. There they meet a new friend with an amazing secret!

Mother's Day is coming up and the baby-sitters have the same problem they do every year: What do they get their mothers? Kristy, especially, wants to do something nice for her mom. Mrs. Brewer has been acting kind of strange and secretive lately, and Kristy's worried about her.... But then Kristy gets another one of her great ideas. Why don't the baby-sitters treat their moms - and the mothers of the kids they sit for - to a day off without any kids around? The BSC plans a gigantic baby-sitting party.

Evie Scruffypup loves surprises, but when horrid witch Grizelda casts a spell to make her act like a naughty creature, all her surprises become nasty!

Princess Ellie always wants to sneak off to the stables - and especially when she realises something's wrong with her pony, Starlight. But Meg the groom won't tell her what it is. To take her mind off it, Ellie goes for a ride on the beach. But then disaster strikes, and she's stuck! How will she get back to her beloved Starlight?

When baby bunny Letty discovers that her mummy is the real-life Easter Bunny, she follows her, secretly, through the forest as she hides her special deliveries. But seeing all the choccylicious Easter eggs is much too tempting. Letty nibbles one here and there...and soon, the eggs are gone! Will mummy have enough eggs left for Letty’s forest friends?

Bibi and Tina are disappointed: The Martins Farm's birthday is supposed to be canceled this year! Tina's mother simply doesn't have time to prepare the party, and she doesn't trust the two girls to do it alone. But Bibi and Tina don't give up that easily. They are secretly planning a surprise party! Unfortunately something goes wrong.

Based on the Amazon Original series that was inspired by the classic bestselling picture book series! Pete the Cat and his friends are all excited about Parents’ Day—all except for Gustavo. Turns out his mom can’t make it to Parents’ Day because she’s stationed far away. But that gives...

Hip‚ hip, hooray! It’s Hairiette’s Birthday! With her glowy hair done and the perfect dress picked out, Hairiette is ready for her special seventh birthday present. But on the big day, there is no bike in sight! But on the big day, there is no bike in sight! All she gets is a stinking barrette and comb. It looks like it isn’t going to be a hip, hip, hooray day after all … until a class unit on imagination changes everything!

Stumbling onto an ancient wine press while walking her dog, amateur archeologist Jodie gets the best idea ever for a birthday surprise for her dad!

Rachel loves visiting her Italian grandmother, even though Nonna celebrates Christmas and Rachel and her parents celebrate Hanukkah. Rachel plans to share Hanukkah with her whole family, so when Rachel's special hanukkiah goes missing, Nonna steps in to save the day.

Brandon and his brother Riley want to surprise their mom on her birthday. They bake a cake and even make a piñata! They also make a mess. What will Brandon pick for his mom's present? Find out the many ways people celebrate their birthdays.

During the Lunar New Year festivities, can Gege find the perfect moment to present his handcrafted surprise to his little sister? This story will teach children what makes the Lunar New Year special, from the preparation responsibilities to the celebratory new moon signifying the first day of the holiday and the festivities that continue in the following weeks. Whether rice balls for family togetherness, spring rolls for a fresh start, or noodles for long life and happiness, this story's foodie focus also shows why the Lunar New Year is the yummiest celebration of the year too.