The first four heartwarming Critter Club" "books are included in this "purr"-fect boxed set
Read about four best friends who band together to form a rescue shelter to save lost and lonely animals in their town. Amy, Ellie, Liz, and Marion each have different personalities and interests, but they all have one thing in common: a serious love of animals. Together they help a lost puppy, abandoned bunnies, a wandering turtle, and a litter of kittens, all while conquering the stage, summer school, and a horse competition Join The Critter Club and fall in love with this fun flock of friends. Included in this cuddly collection are "Amy and the Missing Puppy," "All About Ellie," " Liz Learns a Lesson," and" Marion Takes a Break."

Marion finally gets to babysit her little sister Gabby in the twelfth book of The Critter Club series! Marion has always wanted to babysit her sister--but her parents have said she is too young! When they finally ask Marion to watch Gabby during a party at their house, Marion can't wait! But she quickly finds out that babysitting isn't as easy as it looks. Gabby won't listen to Marion at all. After getting upset about losing a board game, she makes a total mess and even draws on the table! When Marion gets called to the Critter Club to help out with a run-away cat, Gabby tags along and causes even more trouble! Maybe being a sister is better than being a sitter... With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Amy comes up with the perfect Christmas present for Ms. Sullivan in the ninth book of the Critter Club series.
It's holiday time in Santa Vista, and Amy is especially excited for Christmas. Her dad and soon-to-be stepmom and stepsister are visiting, plus, there are some adorable guinea pigs at the Critter Club. But amidst the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations, Amy notices that Ms. Sullivan seems a little lonely. Though Ms. Sullivan assures Amy that she will have a lovely holiday with her dog Rufus, Amy begins to wonder if there's something she can do to cheer up Ms. Sullivan.
As Christmas Eve nears, the Critter Club girls still have not found families to adopt the guinea pigs. But then, in a Christmas miracle, each guinea pig gets a home. And come Christmas Day, Amy has devised a great plan to give Ms. Sullivan some cheer--and some company--on Christmas
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers

Liz deals with some unfriendly competition at the beach and tries to rescue a baby octopus in the eleventh book of The Critter Club series. Liz and her family are at the beach! Liz loves building sand sculptures, so when she sees a flyer for a sand castle competition, of course she enters. She thinks she's found a new friend when she meets her neighbor Tommy, who is also competing, but Tommy's not so nice. He teases Liz about the castle she's building and he laughs when one of the pieces caves in. Then Liz's castle gets ruined overnight! It's the day of the contest judging, and Liz no longer has anything to enter. Did Tommy destroy Liz's sand castle? Plus, Liz finds a baby octopus that needs help! Will she be able to get the octopus back in the ocean and swimming again? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Amy is excited to meet her new stepsister Chloe...but it turns out Chloe doesn't feel the same way Can Amy and Chloe get along?
Amy's mom and dad have been divorced for as long as Amy can remember, but nothing prepares Amy for the news she gets on a weekend visit to her dad's house in Orange Blossom: Amy's dad is remarrying In addition to getting a stepmother, Amy will also be getting a stepsister her age named Chloe.
As the girls spend more time together, Amy realizes that Chloe isn't as nice as she appears to be in front of the grown-ups. Chloe plays pranks on Amy and is just downright mean to her. Amy worries that she'll be stuck with this stinky stepsister for life. Will she and Chloe ever be friends?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

When an injury slows her down, Marion counts on The Critter Club to help her realize what's most important.
From violin lessons to training for an upcoming horse competition, Marion is scheduled to the max. Even though she always makes time for her duties at The Critter Club, she is beginning to feel overwhelmed. But when an accident forces Marion to slow down, Marion relies on her friends (the two- "and" four-legged ones) to cheer her up As Marion's ankle heals, she discovers a new talent--and realizes that winning isn't everything.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Introducing The Critter Club Amy and her friends solve a canine caper in this start to a pet-friendly illustrated chapter book series.
It's Spring Break in Santa Vista, and everyone has big plans...everyone except for Amy, that is As her best friends head out of town on exciting adventures, Amy resigns herself to helping out at her mom's vet clinic. At least she'll be around cute animals But when Santa Vista's cold and elusive millionaire, Marge Sullivan, brings her puppy Rufus for a check-up, Amy encounters an unexpected mystery. After her friends return home, the girls get to the bottom of what happened to Rufus--and discover a way to help other lost and lonely animals in their town.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Liz is excited for a fun summer with The Critter Club, but will summer school ruin her plans?
It's almost time for summer vacation, and Liz is looking forward to sleeping in, taking an art class, and spending plenty of time with her friends at The Critter Club Between fun summer plans and busy petsitting schedules, the girls are going to have their hands full. But on the last day of school, Liz gets the unexpected news that her math grades aren't where they need to be. Though she's not thrilled to be stuck in summer school, Liz works hard--and learns a lesson even more important than fractions.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

The Critter Club has baby bunnies to care for--but is Ellie too busy aiming for showstopper status to help out her friends?
The Critter Club is up and running, and so are the girls--especially Ellie She's wanted to perform her entire life, so when she lands the lead role in Santa Vista Elementary School's Spring Spectacular, it's her big chance to show her stuff But as Ellie's big performance draws near, will she let the play and her determination to succeed get in the way of being a good friend? What about caring for the baby rabbits that were just brought to The Critter Club? Some very helpful advice from an unexpected source reminds Ellie that being a good friend is just as important as doing what you love.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

The Critter Club has baby bunnies to care for--but is Ellie too busy aiming for showstopper status to help out her friends?
The Critter Club is up and running, and so are the girls--especially Ellie She's wanted to perform her entire life, so when she lands the lead role in Santa Vista Elementary School's Spring Spectacular, it's her big chance to show her stuff But as Ellie's big performance draws near, will she let the play and her determination to succeed get in the way of being a good friend? What about caring for the baby rabbits that were just brought to The Critter Club? Some very helpful advice from an unexpected source reminds Ellie that being a good friend is just as important as doing what you love.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

When an injury slows her down, Marion counts on The Critter Club to help her realize what's most important.
From violin lessons to training for an upcoming horse competition, Marion is scheduled to the max. Even though she always makes time for her duties at The Critter Club, she is beginning to feel overwhelmed. But when an accident forces Marion to slow down, Marion relies on her friends (the two- "and" four-legged ones) to cheer her up As Marion's ankle heals, she discovers a new talent--and realizes that winning isn't everything.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Liz is excited for a fun summer with The Critter Club, but will summer school ruin her plans?
It's almost time for summer vacation, and Liz is looking forward to sleeping in, taking an art class, and spending plenty of time with her friends at The Critter Club Between fun summer plans and busy petsitting schedules, the girls are going to have their hands full. But on the last day of school, Liz gets the unexpected news that her math grades aren't where they need to be. Though she's not thrilled to be stuck in summer school, Liz works hard--and learns a lesson even more important than fractions.
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.