Most Popular Books by Charise Mericle Harper

Get your paws ready for crafty time! From beloved author Charise Mericle Harper comes Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle, a new adventure in the Crafty Cat graphic novel series. Everyone in Miss Domino's class is excited about the school play and its lead role, the super-sparkly butterfly. Birdie knows she’d be perfect for the part—unfortunately, she’s not the only one who feels that way. Eight other classmates also want the starring role. And even worse, one of them is Anya! And doesn’t Anya always seem to get her way? Who can save the day? Crafty Cat! As her alter-ego, Birdie can craft her way out of any disaster. With tape, tissue paper, and her can-do spirit, Birdie will find a way to shine on stage. Join in the fun: Instructions for five easy do-it-yourself projects are included.

The show must go on—even if Grace isn’t the lead—in this “engaging chapter book” from the author ofthe Next Best Junior Chef books (Booklist). In a starred review, Booklist called the Just Grace series “hilarious” and said, “Give this to . . . anyone looking for a funny book.” Grace is a curious and well-meaning third grader who occasionally gets into a little bit of trouble. This time, her class is putting on a play, and Grace is determined to be the star! But things don’t work out quite like she planned, and Marta gets the role. Grace is jealous at first, but soon realizes there’s more than one way to shine on stage. This is an act that fans of Judy Moody and Clementine surely won’t want to miss! Praise for the Just Grace series “The kids come alive in the story, and Harper . . . enhances the comical goings-on with sparkling cartoon sketches. Equally delightful is the wry voice of energetic Just Grace, who never misses an opportunity to point out the injustices life has dealt her. She’s a hero through and through.”—Booklist (starred review) “Fans of Amber Brown, Clementine, and Judy Moody will love her.”—School Library Journal “Her casual language, cheeky attitude and punchy delivery are spot-on.”—Bookpage “Grace’s cartoon illustrations and charts enliven the conversational, first-person text.”—Kirkus Reviews “Girls who are settling into chapter book series featuring Clementine and Judy Moody will love the fast pace and familiar school and family situations . . . Harper’s sketches add interest and break up the text, leaving the new reader time to pause and smile.”—Horn Book

It's hard to believe, but Fashion Kitty is in danger, who is the villian? Is it a jealous kitty? Is it a boy kitty? Is it an inventor kitty? Is it a kitty full of trouble? Yes! Yes! Yes! And Yes! Sometimes even a superhero needs a helping paw. Lucky for Fashion Kitty, she's not the only hero in town.

Everyone’s favorite Grace is back. And this time she has a dog. Unfortunately, he’s only made of cardboard and rides a skate board. Grace is determined though to prove to her parents that she is responsible and dependable enough to get a real dog. Things you learn in this book: 1. Sometimes it is okay to be sneaky if you don’t get caught. 2. How to do flashlight Morse code. 3. What happened at school that was exciting: nothing. 4. How it feels to walk into your class after going to the principal’s office! 5. Many other things, but most important, how to convince your parents to MAYBE let you get a dog. A real one, not one made of cardboard.

Nine-year-old Morgan of the Pacific Northwest is fascinated with aliens and the sasquatch, but his real adventures begin when he meets Lewis, whose parents just bought a motel named the Sasquatch Inn.

Birdie trips and falls, ruining her birthday cupcakes. Now she must transform into the Amazing Crafty Cat to save the day.

A quirky ode to spirit, identity, and the joy of having (or being) a library card.

After her last adventure, Fashion Kitty is truly becoming a hero. At school, she is more popular than ever. She's even been mentioned in several articles in the local newspaper, (which she clips out and saves in a scrapbook, of course). But not everyone is excited about Fashion Kitty's newfound popularity. A spoiled new kitty named Cassandra doesn't like sharing the spotlight. And when Fashion Kitty starts inspiring the other kitties at school to be more independent about their style choices, Cassandra really doesn't like it.

After reading this new book about Just Grace you will know how to . . . 1. turn your favorite potato chips into a tasty chipwich. 2. draw and fold up your very own zine, which is a cool little book made from only one piece of paper. 3. look for and use the special powers of the wish chip. This book will not help you know how to . . . 1. do fancy hairstyles for your cat. 2. make a flower garden in your room. 3. bake a four- or even five-layer cake. But this book might make you feel a little bit hungry, and if it does, then you will know you are having a “snack attack” just like Grace! Move over Judy Moody, Amber Brown and Clementine, there's a new spunky third grader on the block!

A graphic novel that makes embarrassment into something hilarious – and normal. You’re not alone! No way are you the first kid who ever tripped and fell in public. Or spilled water on your pants so it looked like… you know! For those moments and more, here’s, the book that understands what you’re going through when you get caught farting in class. Laugh-out-loud funny yet enormously compassionate, So Embarrassing is a comics-style compilation of stories about awkward and embarrassing situations for kids. Written and drawn by Charise Mericle Harper, the bestselling creator of the Just Grace series, So Embarrassing combines humor, science facts (what happens when we blush, for example), tips for quickly recovering from a cringe-worthy situation, and practical advice––like what to say to comfort a totally embarrassed friend.

Second grade isn't always a breeze for Birdie. There are just so many opportunities to embarrass herself! But Birdie's got a secret weapon that nobody knows about—her alter-ego, Crafty Cat! Birdie can become Crafty Cat without anyone noticing, and she always manages to get herself out of a jam using her awesome crafting skills! When Birdie goes to a day-camp for crafting, she knows she's going to have a great time and be the best in the group. But when things go wrong, can Crafty Cat help Birdie set them right? From Just Grace and Fashion Kitty author Charise Mericle Harper comes Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis, the next volume in a hilarious, charming, and sweet new graphic novel trilogy for elementary-age readers about a little girl who can craft her way out of any situation.

Yellow Bird has a button. It does . . . nothing! It is a good for nothing button. Red Bird and Blue Bird are excited to try the button. But when they press it, they discover that the button makes them happy. Happy is something! A flabbergasted Yellow Bird insists the button does nothing. But it sure does seem to be making him mad. Mad is something! The hilarious debate that follows takes readers on an emotional roller coaster that pokes at the power of imaginative play.

"A group of woodland creatures hold a meeting to ready themselves for an unknown event"--

El segundo libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía ha faltado unos días a clase para ayudar a su abuela con la mudanza. Lo que no espera cuando vuelve al cole es que su mejor amiga Mimi tenga a Pablo y a Max como nuevos-mejores-amigos-inseparables en clase ¿Se habrá olvidado un poco de ella? LOS TRABAJOS EN EL GRUPO DEL COLE. ¡Los tres momentos clave que lo cambian todo! * El día que organizan los grupos de trabajo del cole... ¡tienes que estar en clase! * Si te toca estar en el grupo de La Mal Bicho te puedes llevar una sorpresa. * Haz tu saludo secreto antes de presentar el trabajo. ¡Te dará suerte! Y así fue como acabé presentando el trabajo con las tres Lucías... ¡Te echo de menos, Mimi! ENGLISH DESCRIPTION: A fun new boy has just moved in next door to Grace’s best friend, Mimi. When Grace has to go away on a family trip during school, she is terrified that when she comes back Mimi will be best friends with Max instead! After her trip, not only does it seem her fear has come true, but Mimi is even friends with the disgusting Sammy. Now Just Grace has to team up with two other Graces in her third-grade class for a school project, including the Big Meanie.

Milo wants a glass of milk, but his mother wil not bring it to him until he uses the special word.

"Wheels to turn, flaps to lift, and a mix-and-match fashion game"--Cover.

Mimi and Lulu love yummy cupcakes, princesses, pink elephants, and surprises. But most of all, they love being together. Charise Mericle Harper has created a funny and tender portrait of a friendship that will be easy to recognize and impossible to resist. Through three stories, readers get a window into Mimi and Lulu′s funny and sweet friendship. Ages: 3 - 6

"Pepper, Boo, and the Cat celebrate a special day with big and small things, cat and dog things, as well as inside and outside things"--

Ya conoces a Lucía Solamente, una niña muy especial y divertida. Descubre cómo vuelve a dar la campanada en esta nueva aventura en la que no faltarán flores y nervios, pero tampoco ¡gatos y perros! ¡Qué sorpresa! La vecina de Lucía, Augustine Dupré, se va a casar. ¡Y Lucía ni siquiera sabía que tuviera novio! Le habría gustado ser la niña que esparce flores por el pasillo nupcial, pero no va a poder ser. Eso sí, conociendo a Lucía, seguro que no pasa desapercibida.

El cuarto libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». La señorita Lucero va a enseñar a la clase de Lucía que la Tierra necesita que la ayudemos. Pero salvar el planeta no es algo que pueda hacer uno solo, así que Lucía y Mimi unirán fuerzas para llevar a cabo el eco-proyecto del colegio. Como Paula, la prima de Mimi, viene de visita, ¡seguro que les echa una mano! LAS TRES R. ¡Los superhéroes del reciclaje entran en acción! * Reciclar: llevar mis libretas viejas al contenedor azul para que las transformen en preciosas eco-libretas nuevas. * Reducir: dejar de dormirme en la ducha... ¡así seguro que ahorramos agua! * Reutilizar: usar el envoltorio de tela para bocadillos en lugar del papel de aluminio desechable. Si lo personalizo con dibujos y pegatinas ¡quedará eco-estupendo! ¡Por fin puedo hacer un proyecto con Mimi!

El sexto de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía y Mimi comparten un secreto alucinante: ¡Mimi va tener una hermanita! Para practicar, han decidido hacer de niñeras de Amélie, la hija de los nuevos vecinos, solo que Amélie prefiere a Lucía. Mil veces. Y no quiere ver a Mimi ni en pintura. ¡Pobre Mimi! ¿Será que no se le dan bien las niñas? Cómo saber que tu mejor amiga no está en su mejor momento. Tres señales inconfundibles. * Empieza a vestirse de rosa. Pero Mimi, ¿estás de broma o qué? * Se junta con las repelentes de Las Risitas. ¡Incluso se pone una flor en el pelo, como ellas! * Está convencida de que su futura hermanita pasará olímpicamente de ella. Pero Mimi es divertida, genial y fantástica, y Lucía está decidida a demostrárselo.

El primer libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». LA HISTORIA DE MI NOMBRE. ¡Los cuatro momentos clave que lo cambiaron todo! * El primer día de cole nos encontramos cuatro Lucías en clase. * La profe no quería hacerse un lío, así que decidió ponernos un apodo a cada una. * Cuando llegó mi turno, le dije que yo quería que me llamase Lucía, solamente. * Le pareció injusto que fuera la única Lucía sin apodo de la clase, así que se tomó mi propuesta literalmente... ¡y ahora me llama Lucía Solamente! Y así fue como conseguí el nombre más ridículo de toda la clase... ¡O quizás del mundo entero!

Poor Vanilla Cupcake. He’s feeling a bit drab next to his fancy brothers and sisters. But when his new pal, Candle, comes along with some fresh ideas, the two hatch a plan to become the snazziest duo ever found on a plate! With an undeniably adorable hero and eye-catching design, Cupcake is sure to appeal to the sweet tooth in young readers everywhere.

El quinto libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Salchichas con piña, hormigas bañadas en chocolate, helado con sabor a pulpo. La señorita Lucero ha propuesto a la clase de Lucía un proyecto sobre comidas raras e interesantes. Todos tienen alguna idea. Todos menos Lucía, que anda un pelín distraída. Tres distracciones peligrosas. ¡Si empiezas, no podrás pensar en otra cosa! * Dibujar un fanzine, que es un librito muy mono hecho por una misma. ¡Te entrará la fiebre del cómic! * Crear tus propios peluches, siempre y cuando seas una crack de la aguja (como Mimi). * Comer patatas chips con sabor a pollo asado. ¡Te acabarás todo el paquete sin darte cuenta! ¿Adivináis sobre qué hice mi proyecto? Sobre patatas chips raras e interesantes.

El tercer libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía quiere tener un perro de mascota, pero primero tendrá que demostrar a sus padres que es responsable, cumplidora, y que sería capaz de cuidar de él. ¿Cómo conseguirá demostrárselo si ni siquiera tiene un perro para sacar a pasear? ¡Algo tendrá que inventar! Mi nueva mascota favorita. ¡Porque ahora me gustan los perros! * Mimi es alérgica a los gatos... ¡pero NO a los perros! * A los perros les puedes enseñar trucos e intentan aprenderlos, cosa que los gatos NO hacen. * Un perro te acompaña siempre, como un amigo de verdad. Con lo que a mí me gusta ir al parque... ¡lo sacaré a pasear cada mañana y cada tarde!

El segundo libro de la serie Lucía solamente, divertidas desventuras protagonizadas por Lucía, una niña que es «una heroína hasta la médula». Lucía ha faltado unos días a clase para ayudar a su abuela con la mudanza. Lo que no espera cuando vuelve al cole es que su mejor amiga Mimi tenga a Pablo y a Max como nuevos-mejores-amigos-inseparables en clase ¿Se habrá olvidado un poco de ella? LOS TRABAJOS EN EL GRUPO DEL COLE. ¡Los tres momentos clave que lo cambian todo! * El día que organizan los grupos de trabajo del cole... ¡tienes que estar en clase! * Si te toca estar en el grupo de La Mal Bicho te puedes llevar una sorpresa. * Haz tu saludo secreto antes de presentar el trabajo. ¡Te dará suerte! Y así fue como acabé presentando el trabajo con las tres Lucías... ¡Te echo de menos, Mimi!

Join third-grader Just Grace in her amusing adventures at school and at home with friends and family in this boxed set of paperbacks featuring the first three books in the charming chapter book series.

Fashion Kitty's here to save the day! *fist pump* A brain that can mix and match hundreds of outfits in a second. X-ray eyes that can see through buildings and anything else in the way. Ears that hear the distress call of someone in need of fashion help. Tail of comfort. One touch of the tail makes everything seem all right. Supersonic feet that make Fashion Kitty really bounce. Heart, mostly good. Books one and two in this delightful series are bound together in one volume, perfect for fans of Rachel Renée Russell, Jeff Kinney, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

When Ivan gives flowers to his friend Amy as a surprise, she surprises him as well.

Two little monkey brothers go through a day of actions that are yes (appropriate), no (inappropriate), or maybe so (okay).

Yellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird. This is just an ordinary button. It does not do anything when you press it. But when Red Bird and Blue Bird give it a try, they are delighted to find that the button does not do nothing, and that is something!

A digital boxed set of all three books in the zesty series Next Best Junior Chef—for fans of kids’ cooking competitions! Packed with delightful black-and-white illustrations, follow four aspiring young chefs challenge-by-challenge in these high-energy stories. Who will take the cake? There's only one way to find out!

Il suffit que je parte en vacances chez ma mamie pour qu'à mon retour tout ait changé : Mimi a de nouveaux amis et je dois faire équipe avec Zoé la Peste pour un exposé ! C'est de plus en plus dur d'être une moyenne superhéroïne ! Rendre les gens heureux quand on est triste, ce n'est pas facile ! Heureusement, j'ai toujours plein d'idées !