When an unexpected package containing an accordion arrives, Eugenia Lincoln tries to get rid of the instrument by selling it, destroying it, and giving it away, but nothing works.

"Shh! Fancy Nancy and her classmates are planning a surprise party--that means it's top secret! Together Nancy and her friends prepare the treats and decorate the classroom for the party. Everything has to be kept super secret. Even the cupcakes have a surprise inside! Will you be able to guess who the party is for?" --

As final preparations are being made for a long-planned surprise party, Bear gets so excited he nearly ruins everything.

It is SpongeBob's birthday, but everyone seems to have forgotten, in a book where pictures replace certain words.

"It's Lucinda's birthday, and Princess Star has planned a spectacular surprise for the pegasus princesses' winged pet cat, but as soon as they start decorating, mooncat mayhem erupts. Will Clara and Star be able to save the party?"--

After canine friends Scrappy and Flappy play an unusual game of catch, Scrappy complains that everyone has forgotten his birthday, but Flappy surprises him.

Katie's birthday is tomorrow, but she just cannot wait to find out what her present will be, so she and Pedro follow Katie's parents as they go shopping, but none of the places they stop seem present-worthy--Katie is disappointed, but when she gets home a big surprise is waiting for her.

On Halloween, Melly is invited to Cousin Malberta's home for a surprise, but as she walks there on a beautifully spooky evening, she is followed by increasing numbers of creatures that may actually be frightening.

Pajama Day: Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, is excited to wear her elegant nightgown for Pajama Day at school, until best friend Bree and schoolmate Clara impress everyone by wearing matching pink polka-dot pajamas. Fancy Day in room 1-A: To cheer up her classmates after a gloomy week, Nancy thinks of a new celebration, Fancy Day, but when the day arrives Ms. Glass shows up without her fancy dress, and the class must think of a way to make her...

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