Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.

Gary the lizard goes with his parents to buy a new bike.

It's Gary the lizards birthday and he wants a party.

Gary the lizard has a new ball, but there is no one to play with.

Gary the lizard has trouble deciding between all the styles and colors of shoes available.

Emma is allergic to animals with fur, but because she and her adopted brother really want a pet, they decide to try a lizard.

Superworm's bug friends attempt to free him from the clutches of Wizard Lizard who, having heard of Superworm's wondrous and heroic deeds, captures him and forces him to dig for treasure.

Achille LeBlab, special correspondent, knocks at Zanzibar's door. He wants to write an article about an exceptional character. Is Zanzibar exceptional? The lizard seems to doubt it. "Aside from your poetic name, I'm afraid you're a very ordinary crow." That night Zanzibar decides: "I haven't done anything remarkable yet, but it's never too late!" He comes up with an idea for an incredible feat. First he must find a camel...--

A giant lizard takes a colorful approach to blending in with his surroundings and hiding from a group of children.

"In this charming story with appropriately leveled text, beginning readers get to see illustrations of all sorts of different animals that call the desert home."--