Ally Read

A heartwarming and hilarious new beginning chapter book series from the Pura Belpre and Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author of ESPERANZA RISING. Cornelia's pet corn snake is wiggly and wonderful. Corny is dazzling...just like Cornelia! But Mom isn't crazy about having a snake in the house. Cornelia isn't sure she'll ever convince her that Corny is the perfect pet. Especially when he escapes from his cage! Can Cornelia find Corny before Mom sends him back to the pet shop for good? Of course she can. Now all she needs is an escape-proof cage....

The first grade boys are driving Posey crazy! They can’t seem to sit still, they make rude noises, and sometimes they are just plain weird. When Posey makes up a silly song about Henry, her friends all think it’s funny. But it isn’t so funny to Henry—or Miss Lee. Can Princess Posey’s sparkly tutu help her find a way to fix this mess? Make reading sparkle with all of the Princess Posey chapter books!

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 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 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.