Most Popular Books by Cari Meister

Margo the octopus is worried about being a model in an upcoming fashion show because when she gets nervous she squirts ink.

Raven is excited for the figure skating competition, but before she steps onto the ice she must do something she has never done before--overcome her fear of performing.

Dance is fun to watch, but it''s even more fun to do! Kids can take the stage by learning what dance is, what gear and skills are needed, what happens during lessons, and how to be a good sport. A special activity helps kids build a basic dance skill.

Join Tiny as he celebrates Christmas in this festive 8x8 story! When Tiny and Eliot visit a senior center with a group of Christmas carolers, they go inside to warm up and spread cheer. That''s when they find out that the truck carrying the tree for the senior center has broken down--and what''s Christmas without a tree? Tiny knows it''s up to him to save the holiday, but can he retrieve the tree in time?

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Piper is trapped in a tuna net and it is up to Meko the dolphin to rescue her sister.

Buzz takes a job at the toy store, but his experiments start to go a little too far.

Totally Amazing Facts About Outrageous Inventions is the perfect treat for kids with an appetite for "Did you know É ?" More than 100 facts about everything from toothbrushes, airplanes, and flush toilets to animation, ice cream, and crayons are served up in photo-packed design sure to engage reluctant readers.

Celebrate the 100th day of school with Tiny in this fun 8x8 story! Everyone in Eliot''s class has to bring in one hundred items as part of their 100th day of school celebration, but he doesn''t have any ideas. Of course, Tiny has plenty! But when he follows Eliot to school to join the festivities, he winds up making a mess of things. How will he make things right again?

Bruno is stranded on the beach. It is dangerous and he could die. Only his friends can help him.

Ora wants to win the Strong Monster Contest. The first place winner gets a statue of gold! Ora works. She trains. She cannot think of anything else. Maybe Ora needs to learn that gold isn''t everything.

Tiny and his friend are going camping! First, they gather supplies, then they venture into the great outdoors (a safe backyard) to set up camp and play games. Together they sing songs, chase frogs, and capture fireflies. But when it’s bedtime, they discover Tiny isn’t quite tiny enough for the tent. That’s okay! Tiny always finds his own way to fit anywhere.

Captain Cal has a map to find the lost treasure of Larry Longfoot. But there''s a problem--Cal can''t read maps. Luckily, Heidi Hey is willing to join Cal on his big adventiure to Boot Island. From the compass rose to legends and keys, join Cal and Heidi as they learn all about maps.

Retells the classic French version of Cinderella, along with three similar tales: Rhodopis from Egypt, Yeh-Shen from China, and Little Burnt Face from the Micmac Indians of the Canadian Maritimes.

Father and son inventors explore a cave using a new invention, the cat-eye vest.

Leon the eel hides from Fifi the grouper fish until he must come out for food.

Will Owen''s futsal team be able to work together in time for the upcoming game?

Today is the parade! Tiny''s best friend, Elliot, is dressed as a cowboy, but what will Tiny wear? Nothing fits him right! That''s okay, Tiny can be Elliot''s horse. Now Tiny will be able to lead the parade! This is a relatable and funny friendship story that beginning readers will be proud to read all by themselves. "Add Tiny to the roll call of great dogs in children''s literature: Ribsy, Martha, Carl, Mudge. He may just wind up being a young reader''s best friend." --The Horn Book on Tiny Goes to the Library

Arno is grumpy. His friends are tired of his bad mood. Will Arno stop being a grump?

Hidden under the sea, Ora''s gold collection is her best treasure. Ora will do almost anything to get more gold. But does that include fighting a big scary giant?

Illustrations and simple text describe the events of a baseball game.

Buzz invents a special paint that makes his skis go very fast.

Tiny, a very large dog, and his human best friend enjoy going to a movie in the park one summer evening, but Tiny does not quite know how to behave.

Think there''s just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and a monster? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own Beauty and the Beast stories. Visit France, China, and Switzerland, and find out who asks for a grape instead of a rose, and whose beast is a snake.

Gavin hates riding the bus. Max, the bus bully, is always picking on him. But when Max is gone for a few days, Gavin starts to worry. Does Gavin actually miss the bus bully?

Softball is exciting to watch, but it''s even more fun to play! Kids can take the field by learning the rules of the sport, the equipment and skills needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. A simple activity helps kids strengthen a basic softball skill.

Buzz Beaker is so busy inventing that he is late to school--can his inventions save him?

Buzz designs a very fast car for his father.

Readers will learn over 100 facts about military sea and military air vehicles, such as helicopters, bombers, and stealth flighters,Ê as well as, submarines, mammoth ships, and militarized barges. Reluctant readers will love the unusual facts, the amazing colorful spreads, and the lively photos attached to each vehicle''s information.

Introduces happiness, describes the physical characteristics of expressing emotion, and provides examples of occasions when readers may feel happy.

"Eliot prepares a birthday party for his canine friend, a big dog named Tiny"--

Everything scares Hardy the puffer fish, but when he is threatened by a shark, he finds a way to be brave.

Readers will learn over 200 facts about military sea, air, and land vehicles, such as helicopters and stealth flighters, submarines and mammoth ships, and tanks and motorcycles. Reluctant readers will love the unusual facts, the amazing colorful spreads, and the lively photos attached to each vehicle''s information.

Buzz dreams of going into outer space. One night, his dream comes true. With his dog, Raggs, by his side, he sneaks onto a spaceship. Together, Raggs and Buzz have an awesome outer space adventure.

Liberty. Freedom. Equality. Honesty. Respect. All of these values are important when electing our officials. Readers learn about democratic values and how they play a part in our elections.

Retells the classic Grimm fairy tale of the children who encounter a witch in the forest, together with three similar tales from Russia, Italy, and the Philippines.

Buzz, Raggs, and Dr. Beaker are too hot to think. Will Buzz find a way to cool them all down?

Sniff! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose nose appears in each image. The sniffling and snort-worthy answers may be surprising!