Laurie Friedman is an acclaimed author with a prolific career, crafting numerous award-winning books for young readers. Her diverse body of work spans picture books, chapter books, and novels, all characterized by a warm, humorous, and accessible style. Friedman's narratives often explore relatable themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery, resonating deeply with her audience. She possesses a distinctive talent for engaging young minds with stories that are both entertaining and meaningful.
Coach Kim's birthday is coming up and the SUPER STARZ decide to plan a surprise party for her. The only problem is Rachel wants to be the one to make all of the plans. Her SUPER STARZ teammates patiently teach Rachel what it means to be a team player.
In this rhyming counting book, young readers will venture alongside a young boy as he climbs a tree. When he gets to the top, he's excited to take in the view. But an unexpected encounter with a buzzing beehive sends him back down more quickly than he went up!
Willow teaches Wendy a special witch's dance. Wendy and Willow have so much fun dancing together. But when Mom makes an unexpected discovery, Willow knows she must go. Wendy is so sad when she discovers that Willow is gone. Will Wendy ever see her specail friend again?
Milly loves to be silly, especially during a sleepover! But when her friend, Emma, hears a spooky noise, Milly stops being silly and helps Emma feel safe. Milly loves to be silly, but knows that being a good friend is even more important.
Wendy wants to know more about Willow and what it means to be a witch. So Willow takes Wendy on a magical midnight broom ride. But the next morning, Wendy's mom is suspicious when she finds Wendy asleep in her clothes. Will she believe Wendy's cover story?
It's a cold, wet day and Wendy and Willow are stuck inside. With nowhere to go and nothing to do, they get to know each other. But when Willow takes Wendy on a wild broom ride, Wendy is mad. Can Wendy and Willow set aside their differences and become friends?
Wendy's Aunt Jane, Uncle Ed, and cousin Clair arrive for a visit. Wendy makes Willow promise not to cast any spells on Clair, who will be sleeping in her room. Wendy doesn't want to frighten her younger cousin. But will Willow keep her promise?
Wendy moves into her new house and finds a young witch named Willow already occupies her room. Wendy says Willow has to go. But Willow claims the room is hers. Will this unlikely pair find a way to share a room?
Maggie loves living on a farm, but she isn't happy when the cows move into her cozy house. They cook in her kitchen, play dress-up in her closet, take bubble baths in her tub, and have no interest in leaving! Can Maggie find a way to get the cows to go? In this humorous rhyming picture book, Maggie shows readers that anything is possible with a little out-of-the-box thinking.
When Willow accidentally casts a spell that causes Wendy's dog, Muffin, to disappear, they must work together to find the poor missing pup.