Arthur and the Bad-Luck Brain

In "Arthur and the Bad-Luck Brain," Arthur's usually rational friend, Brain, finds himself in a pickle when a series of mishaps convinces him that bad luck is real. From spilled milk to broken mirrors, Brain starts seeing superstitions everywhere, much to Arthur's dismay. This chapter book explores themes of logic versus irrational fear, the power of friendship, and how to help a friend who is struggling with anxieties. It's a lighthearted yet thoughtful look at how easily we can fall into superstitious thinking and the importance of critical thinking, all wrapped in the familiar and beloved world of Arthur and his friends.

The Brain does not believe in superstition, but when he tries to prove that superstitions are nonsense he starts finding bad luck everywhere he turns.