New Releases by Stephanie Greene

In her 12th chapter book, everyone''s favorite first grade friend, Princess Posey, learns that sometimes exciting news comes with big changes. When Posey''s grandpa announces that he''s marrying her neighbor, Mrs. Romero, Posey is thrilled! She LOVES Mrs. Romero and she''s going to be the flower girl! But then she learns that Mrs. Romero will be moving away, and her dog Hero, too. That is just about the worst news ever. Now Posey wants nothing to do with the wedding, but that is making everyone miserable--including Hero. Can Princess Posey and her tutu be strong enough to do what will make everyone happy again?

When she doesn''t get the lead in the class play, Posey does something mean and needs a lot of help from her tutu to admit what she did.

The beloved Princess Posey, First Grader, who has been called "the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl", is back in another heartwarming installment to the popular series. Posey is worried about her upcoming spring break: instead of going somewhere for their vacation, her mom says they are going to have a "lazy vacation" at home. What if lazy actually means boring? Fortunately, the next few days are anything but: there are pancakes for dinner, a sleepover with her friends, and a new bike without training wheels! After Posey''s first attempt at riding ends with a crash, she''s not sure she wants to get back on her bike. But with some encouragement from Grandpa, Posey realizes that being brave means trying again, even if you feel afraid.

Princess Posey''s glittery tutu is extra busy in the ninth book in the chapter book series. Valentine’s Day is coming! Posey is so excited about her special ballet recital and giving cards to everyone at school. Then she learns that one of her classmates doesn’t have any valentines to give out. Can Princess Posey and her tutu find the perfect way to help?

"Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl." —Kirkus Reviews Posey takes on boys (and bullying) in the eighth book in this charming chapter book series for first grade readers! Will Posey ever be able to get along with boys? Probably not. They barely ever sit still, they make lots of rude noises, and they are just plain annoying. But when Posey teases Henry for being a "weirdo," Miss Lee tells her that she''s being a (gasp!) bully. Only by calling on the help of the Pink Princess can Posey step back and see that boys have feelings as well. And maybe, in the end, she can be friends with the boys too.

Posey and her best friends, Nikki and Ava, do everything together. Then, new girl Grace joins Miss Lee''s first grade class, and Posey worries that everything will change. Nikki and Ava can''t stop talking about Grace''s long princess hair, and when she joins the girls'' recess games, they like her way of doing things better than Posey''s. But when Grace accidentally teases Posey, she''s had enough: she doesn''t want to play with Grace ever again! Can Posey''s princess tutu help her find a way to get along with the new student?

The fifth book in the Princess Posey chapter book series, perfect for first grade readers! When Gramps buys Posey the most adorable stuffed animal-a pink piglet named Poinky who can perch on the top of her pencil-Posey can''t wait to show him to all her friends. But when Poinky mistakenly ends up in Miss Lee''s Consequence Drawer Posey is heartbroken. Will the Pink Princess be able to find her courage and explain things to Miss Lee? "The simply written, satisfying text and pleasing gray-wash illustrations make this beginning chapter book from the Princess Posey series a beguiling choice for young readers."—Booklist

Posey and her family and friends prepare for the holidays.

"Sophie, 10, doesn''t want to turn into a moody teenager like her older brother and sister, and she certainly doesn''t want to see The Movie (about gross adolescent body changes) at school. On the other hand, she doesn''t want to be considered immature by her classmates"--

Make reading sparkle with the fourth title in the adorable Princess Posey chapter book series! Halloween is right around the corner and Princess Posey is super excited to have a party with her first grade classmates and go trick-or-treating. But sometimes Halloween tricks are scary. When Posey''s teacher announces that they''re going to have monster stew at their party, she''s more than a little nervous. But in true Princess Posey fashion, she dons her sparkly tutu and realizes that being a little scared with friends can be much fun! "A great choice for children making that tentative step from beginning readers to chapter books."—Booklist

Princess Posey is back with the third story in this chapter book series for first grade readers! After hearing about her classmate''s new puppy, Posey wants a dog of her own even though she''s a little bit scared of dogs. When a new neighbor moves in with a dog that has a very big bark, Posey tries not to be afraid. Will her special pink tutu give her the courage to befriend the next-door dog? "Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl."—Kirkus Reviews

"Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl."—Kirkus Reviews Posey is very nervous about starting first grade and walking into school all by herself. Worst of all, she has to do it without the one thing that always makes her feel brave and special: the tutu that turns her into the Pink Princess. How will Posey face the first day of school without it? Make reading sparkle in the chapter book series for first grade readers!

First grade is fantastic. Posey loves her new best friends, they do fun things in class, and she adores her teacher. Then it''s Miss Lee''s birthday and Posey thinks her home-grown roses will be the best present of all. But when her friend brings a huge bouquet from a florist, Posey''s roses don''t seem special enough and she doesn''t give them to her teacher after all. She feels horrible all day, but with some help from her mom, she comes up with the perfect, Posey way to make it up to Miss Lee--an after-birthday present. Make reading sparkle with all of the Princess Posey chapter books!

The big day is coming—but will her wild wish come true? “Fans of Clementine, Judy Moody, and Ramona will also want to unwrap this gem of a story.” —School Library Journal Sophie Hartley is almost sure that her dad said okay when she asked for a baby gorilla for her birthday. Soon the kids at school want to know every detail about the gorilla, and dealing with her enthusiastic classmates gets harder as the big day approaches. When teenage sister Nora leaves their shared bedroom for her own space in the attic, and close friend Jenna shows signs of becoming a shrieker, Sophie finds it hard to remain optimistic. Maybe painting her windowsills purple will help. And maybe she’ll get the perfect present! Funny and believable, the story of a big birthday will please Sophie fans old and new. Praise for Queen Sophie Hartley: “Humorous . . . droll dialogue and strong characters.” —Kirkus Reviews

The pond at Stony Creek is perfect for ice skating, and a blanket of snow is on the ground. It''s almost Christmas. Pipsqueak wishes she could spend the days at the pond, then curl up in front of a glowing fire with her family. But Papa has gone away to search for food. He promised to be home soon, so by Christmas Eve, Pip is worried. What will they eat for Christmas dinner? How can they celebrate without Papa? Pip knows she must do something. There are mountains of food in the huge house on the hill. The one filled with cats and traps. The most dangerous place in Stony Creek. Mama has forbidden everyone from even mentioning the house. Pip''s not sure she has the courage to go there, but she has to try. She has to do it for Mama, Kit, Will, Nibs, Nan, and baby Finny. For Christmas. And for Papa. Braveness starts with a single step.

A young pregnant mother wrestles with an utterly changed life; a new father searches for a sign of the man he used to be; a daughter yearns for a lost childhood; and a mother reaches out in bewilderment to a child she can''t fully understand. A rare novel that illuminates "the bustling concourses of life" without sacrificing emotional depth and complexity, The Lucky Ones confirms Rachel Cusk''s place among our most incisive writers.

Hildy looks forward to a visit from her cousin, Winston, but when he arrives he bores her and annoys all of her friends by declaring his superior intelligence and expertise on every subject, until Moose convinces him to try something different.

As eleven-year-old Margaret struggles to find a way of coping with the hassles of a new stepfamily, she learns that her Gran is facing similar concerns after moving to a retirement community and becoming a widow.

Moose''s best friend, Hildy, is thrilled when a farmer invites her to enter a Pig Pickin'' contest down South. She thinks it''s a beauty contest. Is the Pig Pickin'' really a beauty contest--or is Hildy going to become the barbecue? Moose uses his wits to save his best friend from a terrible fate in this funny story about friendship and loyalty.

After their mother sets up a new list of household chores for them to do, Sophie and her siblings argue about housekeeping and finally go on strike.

A suggestion from her mother leads Sophie to befriend the new girl at school and an elderly, grouchy woman, and helps her overcome the feeling that she is not good at anything.

Owen and his friends decide that spying on the school principal at his own house is a fun challenge.

Moose, who is good at drawing and making doughnuts, is upset when he loses his antlers, but his encounters with a hunter help them both gain self-respect.

Moose is excited when the sign "Moose Crossing" is put up, but he finds that tourists and fans can be exhausting.

Owen Foote wants to be a real scientist with a white lab coat. He’d like to spend the next school year in Mr. Wozniak’s fourth-grade class, where science is king. Owen figures that Mr. Wozniak will let him and his friend Joseph in if they can win first prize in the school science fair. But the “project,” a uromastyx lizard named Chuck, isn’t exactly cooperative. The boys come up with another idea that seems like a winner, but once again, unruly personal feelings seem to be undermining the scientific method. It takes an inspired blend of science and friendship to get them back on track. Fast-paced and funny, this new story treats themes of competition, ambition, squeamishness, and loyalty in the appealing style Owen Foote fans have come to expect.

Ingenious eight-year-old Owen wants to make money for the things he absolutely needs, such as plastic vomit, but he tries to come up with some alternatives to earning an allowance, which sounds like too much work.

Second grader Owen Foote is looking forward to spending time with his friend Joseph in their tree fort, until some bullies visiting his neighbor, Mrs. Gold, threaten to wreck the fort.

Level 2 Ready-To-Read Reading Independently More complex stories Varied sentence structure Paragraphs and short chapters Betsy Ross wants to prove to her brother that she can do whatever he can -- but she ends up proving something to herself instead.

Owen Foote is the smallest kid in the second grade and his best friend Joseph is overweight. When the dreaded height-and-weight day arrives, Owen stands up for Joseph to the loud-mouthed nurse and becomes a hero. Illustrations.

This sequel to "Owen Foote, Second Grade Strongman" finds eight-year-old Owen and his best friend, Joseph, joining a neighborhood soccer team. Illustrations.