The story centers around a girl's determination to create the ultimate leaf pile for jumping. Despite her efforts, she realizes she can't achieve her dream alone and enlists the help of neighborhood children. Together, they gather a variety of beautiful leaves from different trees, showcasing the diversity of their community. Their collective effort not only results in a spectacular leaf pile but also fosters friendship and teamwork among the kids. The narrative celebrates collaboration and the joy of shared experiences.
Molly Beth Griffin Book order
Molly Beth Griffin's writing passionately explores the evolving relationship between young people and the natural world. Her work, spanning various age groups and genres, consistently returns to this central theme. Through her prose, she offers readers a profound exploration of this vital connection and its impact on developing minds.






- 2022
- 2021
Ten Beautiful Things
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A heartfelt story of changing perspectives, set in the Midwest. Ten Beautiful Things gently explores loss, a new home, and finding beauty wherever you are. Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and Lily's new home with Gran. At first, Lily sees nothing beautiful in the April slush and cloudy sky. Soon though, Lily can see beauty in unexpected places, from the smell of spring mud to a cloud shaped like a swan to a dilapidated barn. A furious rainstorm mirrors Lily's anxiety, but as it clears Lily discovers the tenth beautiful thing: Lily and Gran and their love for each other. Ten Beautiful Things leaves the exact cause of Lily's move ambiguous, making it perfect for anyone helping a child navigate change, whether it be the loss of a parent, entering or leaving a foster home, or moving.
- 2020
School Trip Trouble
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Nico the Toad's persistent grumpiness worries his friends Stella the Mouse, Delilah the Spider, and Bo the Parakeet. They plan a school trip to the art museum, hoping it will lift his spirits. As they embark on this new adventure, the story highlights themes of friendship and the challenges of stepping outside their comfort zone. This early chapter book from the Classroom Critters series explores the dynamics of their friendship and the excitement of new experiences.
- 2020
Sports Day Fun
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Sports day arrives, and Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider and Bo the Parakeet are excited about joining in the fun. Stella wants everyone to make a team for the relays. He just wants to sit under a tree with his book. You will find the answer in this sweet story from the early-chapter book series Classroom Critters.
- 2019
Field Day Fun
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Unnoticed by humans, Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider, and Bo the Parakeet compete, in their own special ways, during the school's Field Day.
- 2019
Field Trip Trouble
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Stella the Mouse, Delilah the Spider, and Bo the Parakeet try to cheer up Nico the Toad by agreeing to join him on a school field trip to the art museum.
- 2019
Test Stress
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Testing week at school is coming, and Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider and Bo the Parakeet are stressed out. They know their brains are ready, but they're so nervous anyway, all jitters and tummy aches! Find out how the animal friends calm their nerves in this relatable early-chapter book from the Classroom Critters series.
- 2019
Plans Gone Wrong
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider and Bo the Parakeet all love every child at school, so they decide to do something nice for the kids. After all, showing your love to your friends can feel really good. Unfortunately, none of their ideas seem to work out.
- 2019
Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider and Bo the Parakeet each love different subjects and different activities, so every part of the school day has something special to offer each curious creature. Thankfully the animal friends all live at the school together.
- 2019
The last week of the school year is one party after another! Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider and Bo the Parakeet are animal best friends who live in a school, and they LOVE parties. The four friends are so excited to take part in the fun. How will the four friends make it until they see their human friends again in the autumn?