D. W. bosses her brother Arthur into carrying her on his shoulders at the beach because she maintains that she hates the water, until she gets a big wet surprise.

Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey. Su maestro escoge a Arturo como director del drama escolar del Dia de Accion de Gracias. El problema es que nadie quiere hacer el papel de pavo.

Every night, Monkey has trouble falling asleep and every day he is sleepy at school, until his big brother comes up with a great idea.

. Arthur enters his essay in the 'How I Can Help Make America Great' contest - and wins! He is off to Washington, D.C., to meet the President of the United States and recite his essay in front of everyone. While his class and family are enjoying the many sights of the nation's capitol, like the Washington Monument, Arthur tries to cure his terrible stage fright.