As spring arrives on Gardam Street, there are surprises in store for each Penderwick, from neighbor Nick Geiger's expected return from the war to Batty's new dog-walking business, but her plans to use her profits to surprise her family on her eleventh birthday go astray.

"After being together for ten years, Sylvie and Dan have all the trimmings of a happy life and marriage; they have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, beautiful twin girls, and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other's sentences. However, a trip to the doctor projects they will live another 68 years together and panic sets in. They never expected "until death do us part" to mean seven decades. In the name of marriage survival, they quickly...

"On his eighth birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. None of his wishes are answered the way he expects, but he does have lots of surprises--and the final one is possibly the best one ever"--Provided by the publisher.

As Mother's Day approaches, Papa Bear and the cubs do their best to surprise Mama with breakfast in bed and a gift, and Mama does her best not to ruin the surprise.

Splat is thrilled when he finds out that Seymour's brother is coming to visit.

"Two siblings provide instructions for how to surprise one's dad, including surprises you can make, do, or find--and how to plan a Special Day surprise party for him"--

"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?"--

Another fun chapter book for fans of My Little Pony Equestria Girls!

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.

Geronimo Stilton, top reporter for The Rodent's Gazette, keeps has a reputation of breaking the top news stories first to the citizens of New Mouse City. But lately, Sally Ratmousen of rival Paper “The Daily Rat,” has been leaking Geronimo's secret scoop! Can Geronimo keep the lid on a surprise celebrity guest to the city's 100 year celebration or will Sally rat him out?