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THE NEW GIRL...AND ME
art by Matt Phelan; pub. July, 2006, Atheneum/Richard Jackson books
On her first day of school, who will be Shakeeta's friend? Mia would like to show Shakeeta around, or to learn more about her pet iguana, but how do you start talking to someone who might punch you in the head? Read more

TWO OF A KIND
art by Matt Phelan; forthcoming July, 2009, Atheneum
Kayla and Melanie are two of a kind and every girl in the class longs to join them on the jungle gym. Finally, Anna gets her chance, but can she do it if it means leaving her best friend behind?
DESMOND'S NEW SHOES
forthcoming from Atheneum
On the first day of kindergarten, Desmond has new shoes that he wants to show everyone. How can he wait for a good time to share when the lights are so flashy and the sparkles so exciting?
IN PROGRESS...
...books about Operation Dinosaur, our class hedgehog, Matthew the Monster, and the man who cleans phones in the subway..