While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight-year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building.

When her favorite teacher goes away and leaves a strict substitute behind in his place, Clementine is torn between putting in motion her sneaky plan to coax Mr. D'Matz back to school and leaving him be to enjoy his adventure.

Third grader Clementine tries to adjust to the news that her perfect family of four is adding a new brother or sister.

Third-grader Clementine's school field trip to Plimoth Plantation leads to all kinds of discoveries, from fourth grade eating rules to the source of the stink on the bus.