LeVar is surprised in this episode as he discovers a mysterious treasure hunt, which leads him to be transformed by a make up artist and then to a mysterious magical performance by Black Stone the Magician. The real surprise turns out to be a birthday party for LeVar.

Review books

Feature Book:

Miss Nelson is Back

When their teacher has to go away for a week, the kids in room 207 have big plans to "really act up."

Author: Harry Allard and James Marshall
Illustrator: James Marshall
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Daddy is a Monster... Sometimes

Bweela and Javaka relate the incidents that make Daddy a monster in their eyes. They agree he is a nice daddy, but sometimes when the children want to be messy, or make some noise, or push him just a little bit too far, they think he turns into a monster.

Author: John Steptoe
Illustrator: John Steptoe
Publisher: Harper Collins

Harlequin and the Gift of Many Colors

Harlequin knows he won't be able to attend Carnival, a celebration in which everyone comes wearing a costume. His mother is too poor to buy him the material needed for a new suit. His friends figure out why Harlequin is upset, and their generosity provides the material needed for an amazing new patchwork costume.

Author: Remy Charlip and Burton Supree
Publisher: Four Winds Press

Grandmama's Joy

A little girl tries to cheer up her despondent grandmother by reminding her of some very important things, most importantly the love that they share.

Author: Eloise Green Field
Illustrator: Carole Byard
Publisher: Penguin