Brainy Scott, a great kicker who otherwise struggles with football, and star quarterback Chris, who has dyslexia, team up to help each other succeed in both football and school.

Losing all hope in his ability to scare people, which is sorely lacking, Leonardo, who is terrible at being a monster, discovers a nervous little boy who seems to be the perfect candidate for him to practice on.

Jessica the frog befriends the animal that hatches from an egg she brought home, thinking it is a chicken.

Eli and Chelsea lost touch with each other over the years, until Eli bought a house in his father's hometown of Edilean, Virginia, and invited Chelsea for a visit. She had her own life and was certain that a childhood friendship couldn't be anything more, but she went nonetheless and found herself quite unprepared for the changes she saw in Eli. And neither of them were prepared to run into a mystery with a family that needs to be rescued.

Friends help solve problems. They can pass on cool skills and fun information, and most importantly, they're fun! Being a good friend can be tough, but readers will learn all about it through relatable examples and vivid accompanying photographs.

1986: Mukta, a ten-year-old girl from the lower caste Yellamma cult of temple prostitutes has come of age to fulfill her destiny of becoming a temple prostitute. In an attempt to escape this legacy that binds her, Mukta is transported to a foster family in Bombay. There she discovers a friend in the high spirited eight-year-old Tara, the tomboyish daughter of the family, who helps her recover from the wounds of her past. Tara introduces Mukta to a...

"Andrea, Olivia, Mia, and Emma are planning the perfect birthday surprise for Stephanie: a party at the Heartlake City Pool! It's going to be an awesome afternoon of swimming, dancing, and even a light show by Jacob. But with all their whispering and secret plans, Stephanie accidentally feels left out. Worse, Lacy convinces Stephanie that the girls may be trying to unfriend her! Can Mia and the others pull off the best birthday bash ever? Or...

"Friendships make us happier and healthier. Friends improve our self-esteem and help us live longer--it's true! Whether kids find socializing as natural as smiling or as hard as learning a foreign language, this book can help them improve their social skills so they can better enjoy the benefits of friendship. Practical advice covers everything from breaking the ice to developing friendships to overcoming problems. True-to-life vignettes, "what would...

While taking a walk with Mouse, Bear meets many other friends and sees colors everywhere.

Discusses cliques, what they are and their negative aspects, and gives advice on forming healthier relationships and friendships.