Rachel Smith has been looking forward to celebrating her 8th birthday. Rachel and her parents have planned the best party ever. There will be plenty of food, games and fun. But to Rachels surprise, the party takes some unexpected turns.

Judy’s unusual pets—Jaws, Mouse, and Toady—are the center of attention in a new Judy Moody® book for newly independent readers.Dr. Judy knows a sick pet when she sees one, and Jaws the Venus flytrap is for-sure sick. Time for some urgent care and first aid! Judy Moody, pet vet, will never rest in her efforts to nurse Jaws back to health. In her quest for a medical miracle, Judy finds herself wrangling an unruly toad and seeking help from Mouse, the mind-reading cat...

By popular demand, Judy Moody herself steps into the spotlight in a story that is sure to have kids grinning — and believing.Judy and her friends are on the playground when Jessica Finch overhears a fifth-grader talking. What!? There’s no such thing as the Tooth Fairy? Can that big kid be right? Luckily, Judy Moody is on the case! All she needs is one loose tooth, a semi-reluctant little brother, a bathtub, a string, a toy motorboat, and . . . open wide, S...

Humphrey might be the first classroom hamster ever to be part of a magic act in this fifth book in the popular chapter book series!The kids in Room 26 are talking about jobs they want to have when they grow up. Golden-Miranda wants to be a magician and, even more exciting, she wants Humphrey to be her assistant when she shows the class some tricks.But when one of her tricks is in trouble, can Humphrey’s quick thinking (and scampering) fix it in time?

Mortimer Moose wants to fly with Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. He gets his chance when one of Santa's reindeer is injured, and a contest is held to find a replacement. Mortimer tries to enter, but it is restricted to reindeer. When Mortimer's friends try to make him look like a reindeer, and are unsuccessful he has to overcome prejudice In order to achieve his goal.

Podgy’s cousin comes to visit him, because she has a will of her own. Olga the magic honey bee helps to tame her ways by using special magic. Podgy goes fishing but he treads on a fishhook and Olga magic’s it better. Bertha has a barbecue, in her haste one or two things go wrong but it doesn’t stop them enjoying the afternoon.

Messing around with her ex has gotten Cassie into trouble. So why is she still doing it? When Cassie starts to realize what’s really important she knows that she’s already left it for too long. But is that going to stop her from trying?

This is the story of a spider called Eric and the very big adventures he has.

Lili and her mom are alone and have no home. They live where they can, until one day Lili’s mom finds them a new and exciting place to live.But when they move into the new house Lili finds that she is frightened in it and too afraid to sleep on her own. But things change when they find a stray dog with spots on his back and Lili’s mom says she can keep him.She names him Jax and with her new found friend snuggling down with her in her room, Lili is finally able to sleep alon...

The Diamond at the Door tells the story of Carter, Josh, and Josh's older brother, Mike, who find a mysterious clue that places their lives in danger. Will the boys discover the true story behind the clues? Will they reach the treasure safely or will their pursuer reach it first? Read The Diamond at the Door to find out!

Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book by Tara MitchellBenji's Books is the tale of a young man who hates school and reading. He seeks refuge in a library to get out of a terrible storm. There he encounters a woman who would change his way of thinking and his life forever.Elsa, the Librarian, asks Benji to lend her a hand in putting books away. They immediately establish a strong connection and forge a lasting friendship. She encourages him to read from the subjects and to...