Diane deGroat

A long and incredibly boring summer is stretching out in front of twelve-year-old Anastasia Krupnik. With her best friend heading off to camp, Anastasia desperately needs something to do. Her troubles seem perfectly solved when a wealthy older woman named Mrs. Bellingham answers her advertisement for a job as a Lady's Companion. Anastasia is absolutely thrilled. She is convinced she will spend her summer having elegant conversations, staying busy, and earning her own money. But reality hits hard when she arrives for her first day of work. Instead of being a glamorous companion, she is expected to polish silver and serve as a maid at a birthday party for Mrs. Bellingham's granddaughter. As if scrubbing and serving are not humiliating enough, disaster strikes when Anastasia accidentally drops a piece of expensive silverware down the garbage disposal. Now she has to use all of her hard-earned money just to pay for the damage. What started as a brilliant plan to save her summer is quickly turning into a total disaster. Follow Anastasia through her hilarious attempts to survive her new job and prove she can handle whatever wild situations come her way.

Wake up, Charlie! The ranch is completely covered in a beautiful blanket of white snow. Charlie the basset hound usually takes his patrol duties very seriously, but a snowy day calls for a special break. It is time to head outdoors and enjoy the chilly weather! Charlie is ready to hit the hills and share a thrilling sled ride with his best buddy, Walter. But when Walter suddenly goes missing in the winter wonderland, Charlie has to put his ranch dog skills to the test. Can he track down his friend and save their snow day? Bundle up and join Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond's lovable pup on a determined search-and-rescue mission. This charming winter adventure is packed with snowy fun, loyal friendship, and the perfect amount of excitement for young readers.

Everyone in the Krupnik household is used to Anastasia taking center stage, but now it is time for someone else to step into the spotlight. Meet Sam Krupnik, Anastasia's highly opinionated, incredibly observant, and undeniably mischievous younger brother. For the very first time, Sam is taking control of the narrative to explain exactly how the world works from his unique perspective. From the moment he is born, Sam has a lot of thoughts about the people around him. As he grows from a wide-eyed newborn into a fiercely independent toddler, he faces a series of monumental challenges. He must navigate the absolute indignity of getting shots at the doctor, crack the confusing social codes of nursery school, and wage an all-out war against the existence of broccoli. With a sharp wit and a hilarious take on family dynamics, Sam details his relentless quest to become bigger, stronger, and in charge. Whether he is inventing secret languages or plotting his next show-and-tell masterpiece, Sam proves that being the little brother is the toughest, funniest job in the family.

Why is there a giant tree sitting right in the middle of the living room? And what are all these mysterious boxes hiding underneath it? Charlie the ranch dog considers himself the true king of the house, but the holidays are bringing some very confusing surprises. The biggest shock of all arrives when Charlie discovers a brand-new kitten under the tree! Charlie definitely did not put a kitty on his Christmas list. In fact, this might be a complete disaster! Can a sleepy basset hound learn to share his ranch with a tiny, energetic furball? Join Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond for a hilarious and heartwarming holiday tale. You will discover that if you keep an open heart, the best new friends often come in the most unexpected packages.

The Krupnik household is in desperate need of organization. To solve her mother's chaotic housekeeping struggles, thirteen-year-old Anastasia and her father invent the ultimate, foolproof solution: the Krupnik Family Nonsexist Housekeeping Schedule. Anastasia is incredibly confident in her scheduling abilities, convinced that running a house is a simple matter of checking boxes. Her flawless system is immediately put to the test when Mrs. Krupnik has to fly to California for a ten-day business trip. Anastasia happily steps up to take charge, certain she can manage everything perfectly. But the rigid schedule suddenly crumbles when real life intervenes. Her little brother Sam comes down with a miserable case of the chicken pox, and her father's eccentric ex-girlfriend invites herself over for a chaotic dinner. With her first major dream-date dinner party rapidly approaching, the pressure is entirely on Anastasia. She must scramble to manage the unpredictable messes of a real family, proving that being in charge requires a lot more flexibility than a simple piece of paper.

There is nothing in the world that Charlie the ranch dog loves more than a good nap and a tasty piece of bacon. He has his daily routine perfectly planned out! But everything changes when a brand-new baby calf named Abigail arrives on the ranch. Suddenly, Charlie's peaceful life is turned upside down. Everyone is rubbing Abigail's belly instead of his, feeding her instead of him, and even tucking her into Charlie's very own bed! It is not easy sharing the spotlight, and Charlie is definitely not happy about this new addition to the family. Will this sleepy basset hound figure out how to make room in his heart for a little calf? Join Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond for a funny and sweet story about adjusting to new siblings, welcoming unexpected friends, and learning to share the love.

Life on the ranch means spending plenty of time outdoors, whether you are helping out with the cattle or tossing a ball around with the family. Charlie the basset hound is ready to trade in his usual nap time for some serious game time! From football to soccer to basketball, Charlie is eager to jump right into the action and help take his team to victory. But even though he tries his best on the field, Charlie's absolute favorite part of playing sports happens after the winning goal. That is when everyone takes a break for a delicious postgame meal! He might be a bit of a benchwarmer when it comes to running and jumping, but Charlie will always be the MVP of dinnertime. Join Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond for another funny and charming adventure with everyone's favorite ranch dog.

Ten-year-old Anastasia Krupnik knows exactly what she thinks about almost everything in the world. In fact, she keeps very organized lists in her green notebook to keep track of it all. On her list of Things I Love, you will find making lists, writing poems, and her goldfish named Frank. On her list of Things I Hate, you will find boys, pumpkin pie, and her teacher Mrs. Westvessel. But this year, Anastasia's lists are getting complicated. A lot of very significant things are happening to her, like falling in love for the first time and really getting to know her grandmother. Just when she thinks she has her life perfectly figured out, her parents drop the biggest bombshell of all. They are having a baby. To Anastasia, an impending baby brother is the absolute last straw. She is determined to hate this new addition to her family. Join Anastasia as she navigates the hilarious ups and downs of being ten years old, trying to understand her changing world, and discovering that sometimes the things you expect to hate might just end up on your list of things you love.