The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids
Series · 52
books · 1990-2006
Books in series
#1
Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots
1990
Pages are slightly yellowed but in excellent condition. Also, Front cover is a different picture than what is posted in Amazon.
#2
Werewolves Don't Go to Summer Camp
1991
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
The new director at Camp Lone Wolf seems like a nice guy. But when the kids learn the legend of a local boy who disappeared and the wolf that prowls the campgrounds howling in the night, they start to wonder if Camp Lone Wolf is more than just a name. Mr. Jenkins is covered in hair, eats his meat almost raw, and has an obsession with wolves. But could he really be a werewolf?
#3
Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors
1991
A classic Bailey School Kids adventure is back with a new cover art just in time for the holidays! The fresh look of this long-time favorite makes it the perfect gift this season.
There have always been some pretty weird grown ups in Bailey City, but the new custodian at the Bailey School is one of a kind. When he appears out of nowhere just before Christmas to help out at the school, Mr. Jolly's white hair and beard and longing for cold temperatures bring the fabled St. Nick to everyone's mind. Could this man really be Santa Claus? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!
#4
Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball
1992
Melody is certain that her new basketball coach, Mr. O'Grady, is a leprechaun, and soon she and the other children are keeping an eye on him and observing his growing relationship with third grade teacher Mrs. Jeepers. Original.
#5
Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips
1992
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. Eddie's Great-aunt Mathilda is sick and he has to help take care of her. But when Eddie and his friends visit Mathilda's house, strange things start to happen. Howie sees someone staring at him from the attic window and, when his back is turned, his garlic potato chips are used to spell the word ATTIC on the ground. During later visits the kids hear noises from the attic, but Great-aunt Mathilda swears there's nothing up there. Could the ghost of Eddie's Great-uncle Jasper, who died years ago, be haunting his aunt's home? The Bailey School kids will find out!
#6
Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias
1993
The 19th book from the hugely popular early chapter book series to re-emerge with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
Mrs. Jeepers is taking her class to a science museum. But when they stumble onto a secret lab, it looks like the real science is going on behind the scenes! The curator, Dr. Victor, has a helper named Frank. Frank is tall, scarred, and likes to spend time in the greenhouse with his flowers—just like the creature in the book Liza just read. But Frank couldn't really be Frankenstein's monster, could he?
#7
Aliens Don't Wear Braces
1993
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
When the art teacher disappears after a strange display of flashing lights, it looks like Bailey Elementary is in a bind. But out of nowhere a mysterious and pale woman with silver-white hair and an unusual white outfit shows up to take her place. Soon after her arrival the objects of Bailey City start to lose their color, but the new teacher seems to be getting more colorful every day. Can the Bailey School kids stop Bailey City from being washed out before it's too late?
#8
Genies Don't Ride Bicycles
1994
When the Bailey school kids find an old bottle and toss it into the junkyard, a wacky genie named Eugene suddenly rides into town on a purple bicycle. Original.
#9
Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses
1994
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
The Bailey School kids need to train for a boat race and Camp Lone Wolf is just the place to do it. Too bad rumor has it that the bankrupt camp may need to shut down soon. The visiting coach, Captain Teach, who bears a strange resemblance to a pirate, turns out to in possession of a map that leads the way to buried treasure. Can the kids find the treasure and save Camp Lone Wolf before Captain Teach makes off with the booty?
#10
Witches Don't Do Backflips
1994
Discovering that their new gymnastics teacher likes cats, brooms, strange drinks from the health bar, and funny rhymes, the kids at Bailey School become convinced that Miss Brewbaker is really a witch. Original.
#11
Skeletons Don't Play Tubas
1994
Wondering at their weird new band teacher, the Bailey School kids are surprised when he comments that the classroom skeleton, Claude, can play music better than they can, and when everyone wonders who is playing the tuba, Eddie vows to find the truth. Original.
#12
Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers
1995
There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City!
#13
Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum
1995
Lucky episode #13 in the popular Bailey School Kids series—from the authors of Witches Don't Do Back Flips and Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball. The gang trails a new school secretary to find out why electrical appliances seem to blow whenever she walks by. Illustrations.
#14
Monsters Don't Scuba Dive
1995
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
The new swimming instructor at Camp Lone Wolf, Nessie McFarland, is anything but normal. And when she's in her scuba gear, Nessie's skinny black body, long neck, and little head remind the kids of the great legend of Lock Ness. But Nessie can't really be a monster, could she?
#15
Zombies Don't Play Soccer
1995
Trying to discover the truth about their eerie new soccer coach's strange behavior, Melody begins to suspect that Coach Graves has been turned into a zombie, much to the delight of the Bailey School kids.
#16
Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade
1995
There are some pretty weird grown-ups in Bailey City!
There's a new guidance counselor at Bailey Elementary School and he's giving the kids the creeps. No one understands why his skin is so pale, why he hides from the sun, or why his skin is deathly cold to the touch. But Counselor Drake couldn't really be Count Dracula, could he?
#17
Elves Don't Wear Hard Hats
1995
When a group of short construction workers begins building a school playground, Lisa begins to suspect that they are really Christmas elves, but Melody and Howie think Lisa has an overactive imagination.
#18
Martians Don't Take Temperatures
1995
The Bailey School kids are suspicious of the new school nurse whose bright green bandages seem to have an instant curing effect. She arrived in a sudden dust storm looking kind of green—could she be a Martian?
#19
Gargoyles Don't Drive School Buses
1996
The Bailey City Library is in an old, gothic building with six large gargoyles perched on the roof. At least, there used to be six. Now there are only five . . . and the new bus driver, Mr. Stone, looks exactly like one of the statues! Could Mr. Stone be a living gargoyle?
#20
Wizards Don't Need Computers
1996
The 18th book from the hugely popular early chapter book series to re-emerge with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
The Bailey School Kids need to do a report on England. Howie picks Camelot as his topic, which is how he knows the new assistant at the library, Mr. Merle, looks just like the ancient wizard Merlin! The kids discover a crystal ball in Mr. Merle's office and learn that he has a huge goldfish named Arthur, just like the ancient king. Then Mr. Merle transforms the library into a medieval castle and starts mesmerizing kids with the magic of reading! Something strange is definitely going on. Could Mr. Merle really be a wizard?
#21
Mummies Don't Coach Softball
1996
Losing game after game during softball season, the Bailey Batters wonder if their eccentric coach, who is continually wearing bandages because of many injuries, is really a mummy and has placed a curse on them. Original.
#22
Cyclops Doesn't Roller-Skate
1996
There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the doctor who has come to check everyone's eyes be a Cyclops, a giant with just one eye in the middle of his forehead?
#23
Angels Don't Know Karate
1996
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
Melody believes in guardian angels, but the other Bailey School kids aren't convinced. That is until a new woman comes to town who keeps showing up just in time to save people. Melody even says she saw the woman spreading her wings! Could the newcomer really have come to Bailey City on a miracle mission?
#24
Dragons Don't Cook Pizza
1997
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
There's a hot new pizza joint in Bailey City and Mrs. Jeepers brings the kids there for a special treat. The castle-shaped building and medieval-style costumes on the waiters are fun, but when a rumble from the kitchen shakes the restaurant's foundations, the kids get suspicious. George, the owner, says his cook is temperamental and the earth-shaking fits he has are nothing unusual, but the kids are pretty sure the owner is St. George the dragon slayer and that his cook is a captive dragon. Can the kids uncover the truth before the disgruntled cook becomes a real problem?
#25
Bigfoot Doesn't Square Dance
1997
Visiting Ruby Mountain during a class trip, Eddie spots enormous tracks on the dirt trail and becomes convinced that the prints belong to the square-dancing teacher, a large, hairy man who resembles Bigfoot. Original.
#26
Mermaids Don't Run Track
1997
Alternate Cover Edition for ISBN 9780590849067
Mr. Jenkins, the director at Camp Lone Wolf, has decided to hold a track meet. He's even brought an expert running coach to help the Bailey School kids prepare. The new coach is strangely inspirational—when she sings, people feel like they can do anything. But when the kids notice the strange resemblance the coach bears to a mermaid, the fact that she refuses to get wet, and that she's planning to run off with Mr. Jenkins, they wonder if this coach is more than she appears to be. Can the kids solve this mystery before they lose Mr. Jenkins and Camp Lone Wolf forever?
#27
Bogeymen Don't Play Football
1997
The students at Bailey School try to overcome their fears and their imaginations when they meet the new football coach and student teacher, Mr. Bogey, whom everyone begins to think may be the Bogeyman. Original.
#28
Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides
1997
The 17th book from the hugely popular early chapter book series to re-emerge with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
Liza is on her way to the local stables when she slips on the snow and hurts herself! Out of nowhere, a sleigh pulled by a white unicorn appears and takes her all the way to the stable. Her friends don't believe it was really a unicorn; Liza must have been seeing things! But Liza is determined to prove that she knows what she saw!
#29
Knights Don't Teach Piano
1997
All the kids are taking piano lessons from a guy who lives in a creepy old castle. The Bailey School Kids suspect that the man may have a mysterious past.
#30
Hercules Doesn't Pull Teeth
1998
The Bailey School kids wonder if the new dentist in town, Dr. Herb, who has huge, bulging muscles and wears a shirt that reads, "Champion of the World," is really the Greek god, Hercules. Original.
#31
Ghouls Don't Scoop Ice Cream
1998
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
It's just a normal day for the Bailey School kids. That's until they head to their favorite ice cream shop and meet Scout, the new girl working the counter. Clad in dark clothing and with a hollow and forlorn look on her face, Scout tells the kids that she's in town to find a house for the family she works for. When she adds that she's interested in finding a home that's made of stone and has no windows near the cemetery, the kids realize Scout must be a ghoul looking for a home for a family of vampires. Will the kids be able to stop Scout from bringing a new family of monsters to Bailey City?
#32
Phantoms Don't Drive Sports Cars
1998
When the class takes a field trip to the opera, they meet a strange man playing violin in the orchestra. Could he be the phantom who haunts the Bailey City Opera House?
#33
Giants Don't Go Snowboarding
1998
The Bailey School kids meet the tallest man they have ever seen in the snowboarding teacher at the Golden Egg Ski Lodge, and Liza, remembering the tale of the giant from Jack and the Beanstalk, searches for clues. Original.
#34
Frankenstein Doesn't Slam Hockey Pucks
1999
The coach of the new junior hockey team looks familiar. He's the creepy assistant from the science museum, and he looks just like Frankenstein's monster.
#35
Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters
1999
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
It's springtime and the carnival is making its annual visit to Bailey City. Amidst the people working at the fair is a strange, stout woman with crazy red hair. The more the kids learn about this woman—she hates loud noises, says trolls are her friends, can't stand the sun, and is always around when rides stop working—the more certain they are that this woman is an evil troll who is there to ruin their carnival. Can the kids trick this troll into doing a good deed, thereby transforming her into a good troll, before she ruins everything?
#36
Wolfmen Don't Hula Dance
1999
Enjoying a special luau at Camp Lone Wolf, the kids are convinced that one of the hula dancers, Harry Groto, is the legendary wolfman. Original.
#37
Goblins Don't Play Video Games
1999
After noticing his gray complexion and hearing his evil laugh, the students of Bailey School begin to wonder about their new ghoulish-looking computer teacher, Mr. Gordan Goble. Original.
#38
Ninjas Don't Bake Pumpkin Pies
1999
The new baker in town makes a mean pumpkin pie, but the Bailey School Kids think he might really be a Ninja plotting to steal some valuable Japanese art. Original.
#39
Dracula Doesn't Rock N' Roll
2000
There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City!
Could Mr. Drake, the Bailey School guidance counselor, really be the lead singer of a vampire rock band?
It's up to the Bailey School Kids to find out!
#40
Sea Monsters Don't Ride Motorcycles
2000
The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
The Bailey School kids join Eddie's grandmother at the motorcycle races where they get to know Jessie, a mysterious motorcycle rider. But as the kids learn about Jessie—she loves the sea, knows all about sea monsters, is dripping wet whenever she appears, and is the cousin of Nessie, a woman the kids were certain was the Loch Ness Monster—they get suspicious. If Jessie wins the grand prize, she's going to build a seaside resort where Eddie's grandmother will move—and she'll take Eddie with her! Can the kids stop Jessie from winning and keep Eddie in Bailey City where he belongs?
#41
The Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies
2000
The 16th book from the hugely popular early chapter book series to re-emerge with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers.
There's a new woman working at the snack bar at the Bailey City ice skating rink. Electra is tall and strange-looking, but her enormous cookies are out of this world! She's obviously the perfect girlfriend for Frank, the snack bar employee the kids are sure is Frankenstein's monster. But Electra couldn't really be the bride of Frankenstein, could she?
#42
Robots Don't Catch Chicken Pox
2001
Roberta Bott, the new drama teacher, seems different than the other teachers, but when the kids catch Ms. Bott trying to hack into the school's computer system, they realize that they must do something to stop her before she takes over the school.
#43
Vikings Don't Wear Wrestling Belts
2001
Professional wrestling has hit Bailey City and Viking Vince the Invincible is defending his belt in the main event. As a professional wrestler, Viking Vince has conquered the ring. But is he also a real Viking planning to conquer Bailey City? The Bailey School Kids intend to find out!
#44
Ghosts Don't Ride Wild Horses
2000
There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the mysterious man that the kids meet on a class trip really be the ghost of Coyote Pete, the toughest cowboy in the
Wild West
Mrs. Jeepers' class is taking a trip to a pretend pioneer settlement in the wild wild west. But this settlement looks more like a ghost town. When a pale old cowboy shows up, the kids think he may be the ghost of an old bandit out for revenge.
#45
Wizards Don't Wear Graduation Gowns
2002
A new adventure about graduation in the best-selling series about the Bailey School Kids.
There are some pretty weird grown-ups in Bailey City. But, is the new assistant principal really a wizard who plans to turn all the students in Bailey School into animals at the fifth-grade graduation cermony? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!
#46
Sea Serpents Don't Juggle Water Balloons
2002
A clever new adventure about summer fun in the best-selling series about the Bailey School Kids.
Look who just slithered into town!
There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could Eddie's new math tutor, the juggler in town for the Bailey City Summer Festival, really be a Sea Serpent?
The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!
#47
Frankenstein Doesn't Start Food Fights
2003
Watch out Baliey City—Frankenstein is back in town! A clever new adventure in the best-selling and beloved series about a town where the grown-ups are more than a little weird.
There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could Frank—a large man with a green complexion and a huge purple scar—really be Frankenstein's monster? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!
#48
Dracula Doesn't Play Kickball
2004
Drac is back! A funny and spooky new adventure in the best-selling and beloved series about a town where the grown-ups are more than a little weird.
Just when you thought it was safe to go out on the playground...Drac is back!
There are some odd grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the school's new playground monitor really be the most famous vampire of all? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!
#49
Werewolves Don't Run for President
2004
A funny and spooky adventure—perfect for election season! — in the bestselling and beloved series about a town where the grown-ups are more than a little weird.Presidential candidate Mr. Youngblood is stopping in Bailey City on his campaign trail. The kids are excited, that is until they learn that his platform includes longer school days and year-round classes! And when they see his wolf-like appearance, they really start to get worried. Could a candidate for the president of the United States really be . . . a werewolf? The Bailey School kids are going to find out!
#50
The Abominable Snowman Doesn't Roast Marshmallows
2005
A funny and spooky new adventure in the best-selling and beloved series about a town where the grown-ups are more than a little weird.
There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the frosty stranger in town for the Winter Carnival really be . . . the Abominable Snowman? The Bailey School kids are going to find out!
#51
Dragons Don't Throw Snowballs
2006
A funny and spooky new adventure in the best-selling and beloved series about a town where the grown-ups are more than a little weird.
There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the town's mad scientist really turn his snow sculpture into a living, breathing dragon?
The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!
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#52
The Adventure of the Bailey School Kids Megapack [Ten Book Set]
2001
Ten Book set of the popular Bailey School Kids, includes:
\- Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum
\- Werewolves Don't Go to Summer Camp
\- Zombies Don't Play Soccer
\- Leprechuauns Don't Play Basketball
\- Wizards Don't Need Computers
\- Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses
\- Witches Don't Do Backflips
\- Aliens Don't Wear Braces
\- Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots
\- Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips
Authors
Debbie Dadey
Author · 128 books
Debbie Dadey is the author and co-author of 162 books for children, including the Mermaid Tales series from Simon and Schuster and the beloved Adventures of The Bailey School Kids from Scholastic. Ms. Dadey is a former teacher and librarian. Please like her at Facebook.com/debbiedadey.
Marcia Thornton Jones
Author · 44 books
Marcia Thornton Jones has published 131 books for children with sales totaling more than 43 million copies world-wide. Her works include CHAMP (mid-grade novel), RATFINK (mid-grade novel), GODZILLA ATE MY HOMEWORK (chapter book), THE TALE OF JACK FROST (picture book) and LEPRECHAUN ON THE LOOSE (picture book). She is the co-author of seven popular series including The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, Keyholders, Ghostville Elementary, The Bailey School Kids Jr. Chapter Books, Triplet Trouble, Bailey City Monsters, and The Barkley School for Dogs. Marcia has been listed as a top 100 author by the Educational Paperback Association and selected for the Children’s Top 100 Books list by the National Education Association, International Reading Associations Children’s Choice Award. Marcia's books have received many honors and have appeared on on the Publisher's Weekly Bestsellers lists, Marcia, a full time writer living in Lexington, Kentucky enjoys presenting at schools and conferences. As a veteran teacher with more than 20 years of experience, she easily relates the importance of writing to students of all ages.
