"Arthur is overwhelmed with dread when he hears that his teacher is coming to stay at his house. But soon, Arthur discovers that Mr. Ratburn is just like everyone else. Arthur thinks his problems are over, but when he gets an A on his test his friends start calling him a teacher's pet. In the end, Arthur and Mr. Ratburn set the record straight."--Amazon.com.

Arthur thinks that having his teacher stay at his house will be a horrible experience.

(First story) Mr. Ratburn, Arthur's teacher moves in to their house when his roof collapses. Arthur fears Mr. Ratburn will be teaching and grading him every second of the day. (Second story) Arthur and his friends decide to invent their own holiday during January when the long winter has begun to bore them. (Third story) Neighbors come together when a big blizzard in Elwood City sends all the residents scambling for supplies and shelter.