Arthur wins a contest and gets to read his winning essay in front of the president. He gets really nervous, especially after his notecards get blown away. In the end, his sister helps him out and everything is a success.

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When Arthur's response on how to improve America wins a national contest, he and his class go to meet the President. Now, Arthur must recite his winning paper to the President. With a little help from D.W., Arthur manages to stay calm remember every word.

Humurous short story about a young school age group's trip to Washington D.C. Gives a few interesting facts about the nations capitol. Would be a great book to read perhaps during election time or another patriotic holiday. ( )

Arthur won an essay contest. The prize was his whole class and family would go o Washington to meet the President. Everyone was excited except Arthur. He was so nervous that he would forget his speech. The day of the speech his sister D. W. saw he was scared and climbed a tree and held a poster to help him. The problem was it was upside down. Everyone laughed and Arthur relaxed and remembered his whole speech. This story teaches children that worrying over something can ruin the fun.

Arthur's class enters the "Meet the President" contest- they have to write a speech about how they can make America great, and the winner gets to meet the president and tell him his speech. Arthur wins with his speech about helping others, but he's very nervous about giving his speech. DW helps him- she hangs upsidedown with a giant cue card, and everyone laughing at her takes the pressure off Arthur so he can give his speech. ( )