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Mia: Girl of the Year 2008, Book 1) (Girl of the Year)
by Laurence YepMia St. Clair is a ten-year-old girl living in upstate New York. She has grown up playing ice hockey wit her three older brothers on the pond behind their house. Mia's got the skills and the scrappiness it takes to be a star hockey player, but she's tired of skating in her brothers' shadows and has decided to follow her heart and pursue figure skating instead. Does she have what it takes to grow and compete as a figure skaters? When a new coach arrives, Mia finds herself gently pushed by the coach at the same time that she's pulled by her brothers. Can she stay true to her heart and follow her own path? Can she hold her own in a world of competitive skating?
Mia
by Laurence Yep Tamara England Robert PappMia St. Clair is a ten-year-old girl living in upstate New York. She has grown up playing ice hockey wit her three older brothers on the pond behind their house. Mia's got the skills and the scrappiness it takes to be a star hockey player, but she's tired of skating in her brothers' shadows and has decided to follow her heart and pursue figure skating instead. Does she have what it takes to grow and compete as a figure skaters? When a new coach arrives, Mia finds herself gently pushed by the coach at the same time that she's pulled by her brothers. Can she stay true to her heart and follow her own path? Can she hold her own in a world of competitive skating?
Mia a Matter of Taste
by Coco SimonMia learns to balance style and substance when she has to get glasses AND braces.Fashionista Mia gets some unflattering news from Katie's mom, Dr. Brown: She needs braces. And just when Mia thinks things can't get any worse...they do. Her teacher is concerned that Mia is squinting in class. A trip to the opthamologist confirms it: Mia needs glasses, too! Mia is miserable until her stylish mom comes to the rescue with a plan and a very chic middle school look. And her wonderful Cupcake Club friends reassure her that glasses and braces don't get in the way of all they really see: the same old Mia.
Mia a Matter of Taste
by Coco SimonMia learns to balance style and substance when she has to get glasses AND braces.Fashionista Mia gets some unflattering news from Katie's mom, Dr. Brown: She needs braces. And just when Mia thinks things can't get any worse...they do. Her teacher is concerned that Mia is squinting in class. A trip to the opthamologist confirms it: Mia needs glasses, too! Mia is miserable until her stylish mom comes to the rescue with a plan and a very chic middle school look. And her wonderful Cupcake Club friends reassure her that glasses and braces don't get in the way of all they really see: the same old Mia.
Mia and Friends: Mia Hamm and the Soccer Sisterhood that Changed History
by Karlin GrayBased on the true story of soccer legend Mia Hamm, Mia and Friends follows a group of young women who made history at the 1999 Women’s World Cup!Despite being named after a famous ballerina, little Mia Hamm never cared for pirouettes. Instead, she chased the ball: baseball, basketball, and especially soccer. Since she was often the only girl on her sports teams, she had a hard time making friends. But when fifteen-year-old Mia made the U.S. women’s national soccer team, everything changed. All around her, young women tackled and dribbled, passed and kicked, scored, and screamed. They were just like her—but even more skilled. For Mia to improve, she had to play up to the levels of Michelle Akers, Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, and so many others. She was determined not to let her team down.
Mia and the Big Sister Ballet (My First I Can Read)
by Robin FarleyMia the kitten who loves ballet is back in another sweet I Can Read story perfect for fans of Tallulah books and aspiring ballerinas everywhere.When Mia grows up, she wants to be just like her big sister, Ava! Ava is a ballerina in a real show, and Mia's class is taking a trip to visit her. Mia and her friends watch Ava dance in the ballet, and then Ava shows them how to do some new moves. Mia tries to dance her best so that Ava will watch, but Ava is too busy helping Mia's friends to notice. How can Mia show her big sister what a great ballerina she is?Mia and the Big Sister Ballet is Mia's fourth My First I Can Read book, perfect for shared reading with a child.
Mia and the Daisy Dance (My First I Can Read)
by Robin FarleyMia and her ballet friends are back in another charming I Can Read story perfect for fans of Tallulah books and aspiring ballerinas everywhere.Mia’s dance class is putting on their first show! The dancers will perform their own special parts, and Mia can’t wait to practice. The dance is going to be perfect! But when Mia’s friend Anna leaves class early without learning her part, Mia begins to worry. Will Anna be able to dance at the show? Together Mia and Anna learn that sometimes it’s not about the end result, but the fun of learning with a friend.Mia and the Daisy Dance is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Mia and the Dance for Two (My First I Can Read)
by Robin FarleyMia and her ballet friends are back in another charming I Can Read story perfect for fans of Tallulah books and aspiring ballerinas everywhere.Mia is excited to learn a new dance with her best friend, Ruby. But on the day of class, Ruby isn’t feeling well and Mia must find another partner. At first Mia is afraid she won’t have anyone to dance with, but soon Mia finds herself with not one, but two partners! Making sure no one is left out, Mia finds a solution that will work for everyone.Mia and the Dance for Two is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Mia and the Girl with a Twirl (My First I Can Read)
by Robin FarleyBallerina kitten Mia is back in a seventh I Can Read Book by Robin Farley. Adorable full-color illustrations by Olga and Aleksey Ivanov and a dance dictionary add to the fun. This series is perfect for fans of the Tallulah books.Mia and her friend Ruby are excited to welcome a new girl—Sara—to Miss Bird’s dance class. They try to teach her exactly how to do their dance. But Sara doesn’t do it right. She adds a new twist to every step! By watching Sara dance, Mia and her classmates eventually learn that individuality is a wonderful thing.Mia and the Girl with a Twirl is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for reading aloud to a child.
Mia and the Tiny Toe Shoes (My First I Can Read)
by Robin FarleyBallerina kitten Mia is back in another charming I Can Read story perfect for fans of Tallulah books and aspiring ballerinas everywhere.Mia loves her dance class, and Mia loves her teacher, Miss Bird. So when Miss Bird asks Mia to help out in the little dancers' class, Mia is excited! She wants to teach the tiny ballerinas to dance, just like Miss Bird teaches Mia. But when the younger girls have trouble with their steps, Mia gets worried. What if the little ballerinas aren't able to do the dance? As always, Mia uses her quick thinking to come up with the perfect solution.Mia and the Tiny Toe Shoes is a My First I Can Read book, perfect for shared reading with a child.
Mia and the Too Big Tutu (My First I Can Read)
by Robin FarleyMeet Mia, the kitten who loves ballet! This sweet I Can Read story’s adorable illustrations and dance dictionary is perfect for fans of the Tallulah books and for aspiring ballerinas of all ages. On her first day at dance class, Mia can’t wait to put on her bouncy pink tutu. There’s only one problem: her tutu is too-too big! It falls down and Mia falls over it with every step. But just as Mia starts to get upset, she meets Ruby—and Mia realizes that no setback is too hard to handle with a good friend by your side.Mia and the Too Big Tutu is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Mia Fashion Plates and Cupcakes
by Coco SimonCan the new Fashion Club be the icing on the cupcake for Mia, or is she in over her headshot?When fashionista Mia hears someone is starting a Fashion Club at school, how can she resist? But can she manage to take part in two clubs at the same time? And what will her Cupcake Club friends think about this? Worst of all, Mia's frenemy Olivia Allen wants to be in charge of the Fashion Club. Can Mia and Olivia make peace long enough to survive a fashion show?
Mia Floppyear's Snowy Adventure: Special 3 (Magic Animal Friends #3)
by Daisy MeadowsIt's time for the Frost Festival in Friendship Forest, and all the little animals are waiting for snow, food and presents!Baby bunny Mia Floppyear is the most excited of all, as she's going to perform in the Winter Show . . . Until wicked witch Grizelda casts a spell to ruin the fun for everyone!Can Jess and Lily find the three Winter Wonders and stop Grizelda?
Mia in the Mix
by Coco SimonAt Park Street School, you have the Popular Girls. They even have a Popular Girls Club. But what happens when you aren't invited to join? Do you start an Unpopular Club? No, you start a Cupcake Club! This second book from The Cupcake Diaries is told through the perspective of Mia. Like the other members of the club, readers will get a chance to know the new girl in school. Mia has never had a problem making friends before. Her motto is to be open and friendly with everyone. However, not everyone at Park Street school believes in mixing in with different groups of friends. When the Popular Girls Club takes interest in Mia's keen fashion sense and decide to recruit her, Mia has to decide between them and the Cupcake Club members. What's a girl to do?
Mia in the Mix
by Coco SimonAt Park Street School, you have the Popular Girls. They even have a Popular Girls Club. But what happens when you aren't invited to join? Do you start an Unpopular Club? No, you start a Cupcake Club! This second book from The Cupcake Diaries is told through the perspective of Mia. Like the other members of the club, readers will get a chance to know the new girl in school. Mia has never had a problem making friends before. Her motto is to be open and friendly with everyone. However, not everyone at Park Street school believes in mixing in with different groups of friends. When the Popular Girls Club takes interest in Mia's keen fashion sense and decide to recruit her, Mia has to decide between them and the Cupcake Club members. What's a girl to do?lar Girls Club take an interest in Mia's keen fashion sense and decide to recruit her for their club, Mia feels the pressure. How can she decide between new friends and old friends? Will she be able to find a sweet blend of the two?
Mia Jazzes It Up! (My First I Can Read)
by Robin FarleyMia’s eighth I Can Read book is full of the same dancing readers love, but with a whole set of new moves (and words!) to help beginning readers grow, perfect for fans of the Tallulah books.For a new dance number, Mia the ballerina kitten swaps her ballet slippers for jazz shoes. The only thing is, Mia doesn’t think the jazz shoes are as pretty as her pink slippers. The plain shoes don’t seem to match the snazzy jazz routine. As always, Mia uses her quick thinking to come up with the perfect solution to match her plain Jane outfit to her jazzy steps.Mia Jazzes It Up is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
Mia Lee is Wheeling Through Middle School
by Eva Shang Melissa Shang Amy CobbHello, sixth grade! Mia Lee is a stop-motion filmmaker with a wheelchair and a lot of sass, trying to survive her new middle school. Which doesn’t seem so easy when she’s running for Video Production Club President against certified Middle School Mean Girl, Angela Vanover. Things get weird when Angela starts being nice to her - well, when other people are around, at least. But when Mia’s campaign posters for VP Club President mysteriously vanish - no tape, no poster, no nothin’ - the presidential race gets real. With the help of her brain files, an awesome aide with keys to the whole school, and her friends, Rory, Daniela, and Caroline, Mia finds herself on a mission to prove Angela isn’t just an ordinary middle school mean girl, she’s a thief!
Mia, Matt and the Lazy Gator (Formac First Novels)
by Annie LangloisTwins Mia and Matt can't wait to get to their uncle's summer cottage and find out what animal will be the star of their vacation. Uncle Orlando is the best animal trainer in the country for movies and television. Last time, they helped him train a group of pigs to sing. This year turns out to be a challenge—get an alligator, the slowest and laziest animal on the planet, to dance! All Nestor the Gator will do for Orlando is bathe in the sun. Will the twins get bitten, or will Matt's breakdancing skills help Nestor learn some moves? Suddenly, a strange thing happens the gator starts making a sculpture out of mud and grass. What is he up to? Mia and Matt are in for a surprise! The alligator turns out to be female, and soon thirty baby alligators, nesting in the sculpture, hatch from their eggs.
Mia Mayhem and the Cat Burglar (Mia Mayhem #12)
by Kara WestMia and her cat, Chaos, come face-to-face with the Cat Burglar in this twelfth adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!Chaos Macarooney, Mia&’s cat, gets a special invitation to the PITS! Turns out it&’s Bring Your Pet to the PITS Day! Chaos can be a handful sometimes, so Mia has no idea how the day with go, but she&’s excited all the same. When they get to the PITS, their teamwork is awesome, just as Mia hoped. But the tables turn when Chaos comes face-to-face with Hugo Fast and his cat, Mr. Whiskers. Will Mia be able to keep the two strong-headed cats away from each other before total chaos breaks out? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Mia Mayhem and the Super Family Field Day: Mia Mayhem Is A Superhero!; Learns To Fly!; Vs. The Super Bully; Breaks Down Walls; Stops Time!; Vs. The Mighty Robot; Gets X-ray Specs; Steals The Show!; And The Super Family Field Day; And The Super Switcheroo (Mia Mayhem #9)
by Kara WestIt&’s family field day in this ninth adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!Mia and friends get ready for family field day at the PITS! Potato sack races, tug of war, and the hula hoop ring toss reach dangerous limits when a group of the most skilled and talented superheroes go head to head. Will Mia and her parents be able to come out on top or will the whole day end up in a major family fiasco? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Mia Mayhem and the Super Switcheroo: Mia Mayhem Is A Superhero!; Learns To Fly!; Vs. The Super Bully; Breaks Down Walls; Stops Time!; Vs. The Mighty Robot; Gets X-ray Specs; Steals The Show!; And The Super Family Field Day; And The Super Switcheroo (Mia Mayhem #10)
by Kara WestMia&’s best friend, Eddie, becomes SUPER in this tenth adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!One day, Mia wakes up to find that none of her superpowers work. She can&’t fly, she doesn&’t have superspeed, and she definitely can&’t lift an elephant anymore. Not only that, it turns out that her best friend, Eddie, who&’s always been just a regular kid, wakes up to be totally SUPER! With Mia and Eddie now in each other&’s shoes, will they be able to work together to get through this super switcheroo? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Mia Mayhem and the Wild Garden (Mia Mayhem #13)
by Kara WestMia must find a way to bring a wild greenhouse garden under control before it takes over the entire school in this thirteenth adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!Mia Mayhem finds herself in an unbe-LEAF-able situation when her superhero training program starts a Mega-Botany class. Mia is tasked to grow her own plant with super seeds collected from all corners of the Earth…and beyond. However, it turns out that super seeds don&’t moss around and now Mia&’s plant won&’t stop growing until it takes over the world! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls: Mia Mayhem Is A Superhero!; Mia Mayhem Learns To Fly!; Mia Mayhem Vs. The Super Bully; Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls (Mia Mayhem #4)
by Kara WestMia uses her super-strength to break down walls in this fourth adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!Mia is determined to be the best in her strength-training class, so she can learn how to lift cars, and climb super tall buildings! But when her own super strength gets the better of her, she ends up causing absolute mayhem. Will Mia be able to rebuild the walls she broke down, one-by-one? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Mia Mayhem Gets X-Ray Specs: Mia Mayhem Is A Superhero!; Learns To Fly!; Vs. The Super Bully; Breaks Down Walls; Stops Time!; Vs. The Mighty Robot; Gets X-ray Specs; Steals The Show!; And The Super Family Field Day; And The Super Switcheroo (Mia Mayhem #7)
by Kara WestMia gets new glasses with x-ray vision in this seventh adventure of the Mia Mayhem chapter book series!Mia Mayhem is learning to control her x-ray vision! She can&’t wait to see through walls and crack secret codes. There&’s only one problem: her glasses are way too big, clunky, and totally not cool! But she knows that if she wants to keep up with her classmates, she&’ll have to adjust quickly. Will Mia be able to look past her obstacles and see things through? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero! (Mia Mayhem #1)
by Kara West Leeza HernandezMeet Mia Macarooney, an ordinary eight-year-old who finds out she has an extraordinary super-secret in this first chapter book in the brand-new Mia Mayhem series!Mia Macarooney is a regular eight-year-old girl who finds out that she’s A SUPERHERO! Her life literally goes from totally ordinary to totally super when she’s invited to attend the afterschool Program for In-Training Superheroes a.k.a. THE PITS! And the crazy thing is, in a weird meant-to-be sort of way, all of this news somehow feels super right. Because all her life, Mia thought she was just super klutz...but it turns out, she’s just SUPER! So now, it’s up to Mia to balance her regular everyday life and maintain her secret identity as she learns how to be the world’s newest superhero! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.