Monica Arnaldo Books in Order

Six-year-old Arto moves from the snowy North to the hot South for his mother's job. Determined to resist the change, he keeps wearing winter clothes until a new friendship begins challenging his refusal to adapt.

Sixteen children, introduced through rhyming text and an unusual alphabet structure, each have something that frightens them. From raccoons and beetles to needles and the dark, their exaggerated worries explore the many shapes childhood fears can take.

Spencer and his dog Barney look forward to meeting Great-Aunt Alice's dog, Susan, but discover a pampered visitor with elaborate routines. They decide to introduce her to the dog park and a less dignified way of life.

Adventurous Margo turns her mother's everyday cautions into alarming imaginary disasters. Advice about glue, swings, and exploring becomes a source of anxiety, while her mother seeks a way to support Margo's creativity without feeding her worries.

Lucy builds a backyard rocket, but her dog Laika accidentally launches herself into space while searching for her. As Laika explores the universe, Lucy begins a scientific quest to reunite with her missing companion.

Four pairs of siblings around an apartment complex navigate the frustrations of being younger. Everyday play reveals their desire for attention, inclusion, and a chance to shine, alongside the companionship that comes with having an older sibling.

A child's bed finally voices its own complaints about bedtime and everything that happens before it. Kicking, jumping, drooling, and smelly stored objects prompt Bed to ask its young occupant to consider another point of view.

Grub, a lonely raccoon searching for food, meets a seed waiting to be planted. Hoping it can grow cheeseburgers, he offers help, beginning an unlikely friendship shaped by uncertainty and the pressure of expectations.

A kindergarten class arrives on the first day of school to find a sandwich on the desk and Mr. S written on the board. With their teacher missing, the children argue over whether lunch could actually be in charge.

The Museum of Very Bad Smells is preparing to open when its prized rotten egg disappears. Young readers help investigate the robbery by examining suspects and scratching scented clues, searching for the culprit before the missing exhibit ruins opening day.