James Howe

Mrs. Morgan is the grumpiest neighbor on the block. After she hits Rex with a broom, Pinky, Rex, and Amanda decide they have had enough of her bad temper. The kids gather together and start plotting the perfect revenge to get even with the mean old woman who lives across the street. But as they observe Mrs. Morgan closely, Pinky starts to notice something else beneath her grumpy exterior. He realizes that their nasty neighbor might actually just be very lonely and in need of some new friends. The kids must decide if they want to carry out their plan for revenge or try something completely different. This gentle chapter book shows how understanding and kindness can be far more powerful than getting even.

Pinky realizes just how boring life can be when his best friend Rex is not around to play. Rex has been away attending a wedding, and hearing all about the celebration gives Pinky a brilliant idea. If he and Rex get married, they will never have to be separated again. The two best friends decide to host their very own wedding ceremony, complete with a guest list made up entirely of their favorite stuffed animals and dinosaurs. As they plan their special day, they discover what it truly means to make a promise to a friend. This charming and humorous story captures the innocence of childhood friendships and the creative ways kids show how much they care about each other.

Pinky and Rex are getting ready to go to sleep away camp for the very first time. Rex is incredibly excited and keeps talking about all the amazing adventures they are going to have. Pinky, on the other hand, is feeling completely terrified and just wants to stay safe at home where he belongs. Desperate for help, Pinky turns to the Dear Arnie advice column in the newspaper to figure out how to handle his first-time jitters. Arnie gives him some solid advice, and his mother tries to reassure him, too. But in the end, it is his best friend Rex who knows exactly what to say to make him feel brave enough to face the unknown. This relatable story perfectly captures the nervous excitement of trying something new.

Pinky is a boy whose favorite color is pink and who proudly owns twenty-seven stuffed animals. His best friend, Rex, is a sports-loving girl who owns exactly twenty-seven toy dinosaurs. They love having everything the same, and they believe that is exactly how best friends should be. But their perfect balance is thrown off during a fun trip to the museum with Pinky's dad and his pesky little sister, Amanda. When they visit the museum gift shop, they discover there is only one pink dinosaur left on the shelf. Naturally, both Pinky and Rex want it for their collections. The two best friends must figure out how to solve this tricky problem without ruining their day. In a surprising twist, little sister Amanda might just hold the key to sharing.

The second grade spelling bee is here, and Rex is absolutely terrified. She is a terrible speller and is worried she will embarrass herself in front of the entire class. Her best friend Pinky, on the other hand, is feeling very confident. He is a great speller and expects to easily win the championship title once again. But Pinky is not prepared for the new kid in class, who turns out to be a surprisingly tough competitor. Even worse, Pinky is definitely not prepared to have a completely unexpected and highly embarrassing accident right in the middle of the competition. Suddenly, winning or losing the spelling bee does not matter at all. Fortunately, Pinky can count on Rex to step up and make him feel better on what turns out to be the worst day ever.