The follow-up to the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection book Maddie and Mabel Best sisters Maddie and Mabel are back and navigating new firsts in the second book of this heartwarming series. Who does it right? Who does it best? Who goes first? Who follows? From climbing trees to dancing to starting school, the girls work through their differences together. Follow along with Maddie and Mabel as they approach new experiences with excitement and trepidation. Together, they have just the help they need to solve any new problems that come their way. An excellent follow-up to the applauded series debut Maddie and Mabel, the second book in this collection, Maddie and Mabel Take the Lead, continues the timeless themes of sisterhood and sibling relationships in writing that is reminiscent of Frog and Toad and with illustrations that are equally as enduring in their endearing relationship. Author Kari Allen and illustrator Tatjana Mai-Wyss have crafted another delightful installment of this early chapter book series. Readers will continue to be charmed by this touching tale of siblings and friendship.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Meet Maddie and Mabel, two spunky sisters who navigate their relationship with humor and heart. Maddie is the big sister. Mabel is the little sister. But who is actually in charge? Mabel, who never stops asking questions? Or Maddie, who can be bossy and demanding? Readers will see that being in charge might not be as important as working together. The first book in this early chapter book series introduces two relatable characters who make mistakes as they learn important life lessons. Friendship between siblings can often be a heart-warming work in progress. Through joyful storytelling and story-sharing, Maddie and Mabel exemplify the best of what these young years can offer us: imagination, joy, play, forgiveness, and family. In a way that's accessible for new readers and enjoyable for anyone who has also made mistakes and made amends with their own sibling, Maddie and Mabel endears, entertains, and delights.

Sisters and friends Maddie and Mabel learn the importance of perseverance in the third book of this Junior Library Guild selected early chapter book series. Best sisters Maddie and Mabel return in their third book, ready for new adventures and challenges. When Mabel has a big idea and Maddie faces a big challenge, the sisters know they’ll succeed together. But how long will it take? Who gets to decide? If you don’t get it the first time, how many times do you try again? From a risky big idea to learning to ride a bike, the sisters are there for each other through failures and frustration, together for the wait as well as the wins. The third entry in the applauded Maddie and Mabel series, Maddie and Mabel Know They Can adds lessons on perseverance and compassion to the timeless themes of sisterhood and sibling relationships. With Kari Allen’s gentle and timeless writing, reminiscent of Frog and Toad, and delightful illustrations by Tatjana Mai-Wyss, this early chapter book adds new tales of sisterhood and friendship to this charming series.

The fourth book in the Junior Library Guild Award Winning Series Best sisters and big thinkers Maddie and Mabel have a new idea. A really wild idea. But can their idea become a reality? With their sweet charm and innocent curiosity, the sisters make lists, ask questions, and learn when to turn something broken into something new. Together they learn that every idea has opportunities and obstacles. In this fourth foray, the sisters navigate tough questions and make compromises with sensitivity, acknowledging that an imperfect solution might be just the right plan. The occasional misstep and sisterly banter make this relatable and realistic for readers. The combination of Kari Allen’s gentle writing and playful illustrations from Tatiana Mai-Wyss make this a winning addition to this well-loved series.

Join Bunny for a top-secret trip to the library in a story that celebrates the love of reading.

Bunny loves to sit outside the library with the kids and listen to summer story time. But when the weather gets cold and everyone moves inside, his daily dose of joy is gone. Desperate, Bunny refuses to miss out on any more reading time and devises a plan to sneak into the library at night . . . through the library s book drop! What follows is an adorable caper that brings an inquisitive, fuzzy bunny and his woodland pals up close and personal with the books they have grown to love. A warm celebration of the power of books, Bunny s Book Club is sure to bring knowing smiles to any child, parent, teacher, bookseller, and librarian who understands the one-of-a-kind magic of reading.