Arthur is unhappy about going on vacation with his family, but he shows them how to make the best of a bad situation when they end up stuck in a motel because of rain.

School is out and Arthur's family is going on a summer vacation! However, Arthur is not excited. He does not want to spend a whole week away from his best friend, Buster, who gets to go to a fun camp instead. This book is about making the most of any situation, and the power of a positive attitude. The vacation does not pan out the way Arthur's parents had hoped since the rain won't stop long enough for them to leave the room. Arthur brightens the weary mood by cleverly thinking of fun field trips his family could take - even in the rain. They end up going to a cow festival, seeing crocodiles, touring a fudge factory, taking a jungle cruise, and watching a movie. The pages are brimming with fun and busy cartoon scenes brought to life with various bright watercolors. 

The final page even has some humor your child will appreciate. Arthur tells Buster that the vacation was a lot of fun, and shows him a picture of him burying his little sister, D.W. in the sand. The pictures will likely encourage comments, or perhaps inspire memories and stories from your little one. Have they experienced a family vacation yet? What do they remember about it? Where would they like to go next? Children love to hear your stories as well. Can you remember a family vacation you took when you were little? Or perhaps a vacation your family took before your child was born?