Gabrielle Charbonnet

Jump into the story Ella is thrilled to help plan her school holiday party. She has the perfect idea to make the celebration extra special by baking an incredible, elaborate gingerbread castle. It is a big project that requires focus, creativity, and a lot of hard work. Ella pours her heart into the design, excited to share her magical creation with her classmates. Why you will love it You know exactly how it feels when a project means everything to you. Ella faces a frustrating challenge when her stepfamily fails to understand why this gingerbread castle is so important. They do not see the vision she has or the effort she is putting into every sugary detail. This relatable story captures the ups and downs of trying to do something wonderful when the people closest to you are not offering the support you need. What to expect Follow Ella as she navigates tricky family dynamics while trying to achieve her baking dream. This heartwarming chapter book mixes the fun of holiday crafts and baking with the real emotions of feeling misunderstood. You will be cheering for Ella to finish her masterpiece and show everyone what she can do when she puts her mind to it.

Yukiko already knows everything there is to know about brothers. With six younger brothers and stepbrothers running around the house, her life is constantly loud, busy, and chaotic. Now that her family is expecting another baby, Yukiko has only one huge wish. She desperately wants a little sister. The wait is incredibly nerve-wracking. Yukiko turns to her closest friends, the Disney Girls, for support and distraction. They try to comfort her, reminding her that all new babies are wonderful, adorable additions to the family, no matter what. But deep down, they are all crossing their fingers and hoping that Yukiko finally gets the sister she has been dreaming of. You will love following Yukiko and her friends as they navigate the excitement and anticipation of a growing family. This warm and relatable chapter book beautifully captures the bustling energy of a large household and the special hopes that come with welcoming a brand new sibling into the mix.

Charlotte has her entire summer perfectly planned out. She is ready to spend her days flipping, tumbling, and perfecting her routines at a high-energy gymnastics camp alongside her best friend, Annabel. It sounds like the absolute best way to spend vacation. But those plans come crashing down when Charlotte's grandmother arrives for a summer visit. Instead of letting her hit the gymnastics mats, Charlotte's mother and grandmother have a very different idea for her schedule. They insist that she must take ballet lessons instead. Charlotte is horrified at the thought of trading her tumbling gear for a tutu, viewing the ballet school as much too fussy and delicate for her tastes. You will laugh out loud as Charlotte stubbornly tries to survive pliés and pirouettes. This funny and relatable chapter book explores the frustration of having adults make choices for you and the challenge of keeping a friendship strong when you are forced down different paths. See if Charlotte can find a way to flip her ballet disaster into a surprisingly good time.

Isabelle is furious, and for a very good reason. She recently hosted a slumber party filled with singing, wild dancing, and plenty of ridiculous moments with her closest friends, the Disney Girls. It was supposed to be a private night of fun. But her notoriously awful neighbor, a boy known simply as The Beast, committed the ultimate neighborhood crime. He secretly videotaped their entire silly performance. Now, The Beast is holding the embarrassing tape over their heads, acting nastier than ever before. You will feel Isabelle's outrage as she realizes she cannot let him get away with such a mean-spirited prank. She refuses to be intimidated and quickly steps up to take charge of the situation. Join Isabelle and her friends as they brainstorm a clever plan to force their beastly neighbor to hand over the footage. This highly entertaining chapter book is packed with hilarious revenge schemes, strong friendships, and the satisfying thrill of outsmarting the neighborhood bully.

The neighborhood is usually a quiet place to ride bikes and hang out, but something wild is stirring on the block. The local kids have started hearing strange rumors and catching glimpses of a mysterious, terrifying figure lurking around the corners. Everyone is whispering about the sudden and spooky attack of the beast, and the panic is spreading fast. You will be on the edge of your seat as a brave group of friends decides they are tired of being afraid. Instead of hiding inside, they team up to investigate exactly what is causing all the chaos. Is there a real monster roaming the streets, or is this just another elaborate neighborhood prank gone completely out of control? This fast-paced chapter book mixes thrilling suspense with plenty of funny, relatable moments. It is a fantastic story about courage, working together, and discovering that the things that scare you the most are often not quite what they seem when you finally face them in the light.