Rosemary Wells

"Max and Ruby prepare for a new baby sibling--only to find out they are getting two of them!"-- Provided by publisher.

Fritz, a master at creating terrible messes, meets his match when his science project goes wrong and the Mess Fairy emerges.

Max and his sister Ruby go on an egg hunt and vie with each other for the prize--a chocolate chicken.

Feeling neglected, Nora makes more and more noise to attract her parents' attention.

Being painfully timid and shy does not keep a young mouse from rescuing his babysitter in an emergency situation, although after becoming a hero he still says zero.

Presents six stories in which students adjust to their first year of school, where they acquire skills, build self-confidence, and learn how to get along with one another.

While Ruby plans a Fourth of July doll picnic, Max sends letters to Santa to ask for "a bright red Sand-Spitter Motorcycle with Bigfoot tires," but the letters are delivered to his grandmother, instead, and she must try to decipher the pictures. Includeslift-up flaps.

Mary Elizabeth loves her new puppy Lucy but discovers that puppies need special care and understanding.

Traces the experiences of Miss Harmony's alligator kindergarteners, whose classmate throws disruptive temper tantrums.