Jennifer Richard Jacobson

Eight year old Twig and her six year old sister Turtle are packing up everything they own for a major life change. Their family is moving to a brand new town in Colorado to live in a cool tiny house. They are excited to live more simply and help the environment by using fewer resources. Living in a tiny house means having very few clothes and sharing a very small space. But the biggest challenge of all is figuring out how to fit their giant Great Dane into their new miniature home. As the girls adjust to their cramped quarters, they must also navigate the ups and downs of making new friends and starting a new school. This sweet chapter book series starter is filled with humor, heart, and plenty of sibling adventures.

Twig is ready to become a successful entrepreneur. Inspired by watching people work in her new town, she decides to launch her very own business doing odd jobs for her neighbors. Everyone wants to be a part of her exciting new venture, from her little sister Turtle to all of her school friends. But Twig is completely determined to run the entire business by herself. She soon realizes that being successful is much harder than it looks. When she promises to help too many people at once, her solo operation quickly turns into a massive disaster. Twig will have to learn how to swallow her pride and ask for help before her business falls apart. Discover the incredible power of working together in this bright and funny chapter book about ambition and friendship.

Twig is determined to win her school read-a-thon, but finding a quiet place to concentrate is proving to be a massive challenge. Living in a tiny house means she can hear absolutely everything. Her dad is always watching television, her little sister Turtle is loudly blowing bubble gum, and curious neighbors are constantly stopping by to ask questions about their unique home. When a classmate starts logging way more reading minutes than her, Twig decides she must stay up past her bedtime to catch up. But when her parents discover her secret late night reading sessions, the family realizes they need to establish some new rules. Can they figure out how to create peaceful alone time when everyone is squished together in one tiny space? Find out in this delightful chapter book about family cooperation.

Speaking up and sharing your true feelings is never an easy task. Just when Twig believes she has finally secured a new best friend in Angela, a major obstacle arrives in town. Angela's former best friend, Effie, has returned, and she is anything but welcoming to Twig. Effie constantly demands all of Angela's time and attention, leaving Twig feeling completely isolated and ignored. Hanging out with her little sister Turtle is always fun, but it simply cannot replace the bond of a best friend. To complicate matters even further, Grandma arrives for a visit, packing their tiny house with too much clutter and an overwhelming number of strong opinions. Will Twig find the courage to express her frustration without causing a permanent rift? This delightful chapter book explores the tricky dynamics of shifting friendships and learning to use your voice.