Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. $499.00 2 Used from $335.00 2 New from $499.00. Do you have any thoughts on what path each would have taken? (Soak up some awesome 80s nostalgia with The Baby-Sitters Club Retro Tin . The Baby-Sitters Club #3: The Truth About Stacey. She has two younger sisters, Tiffany and Maria, and is Kristy's first friend in her new neighborhood, although initially, Kristy thought she was a snob. She is an associate member, which she took because she was too busy to come to meetings. These books are all the rage amongst her school friends. , Language Standards. She absolutely loves them. A film based on The Baby-Sitters Club novels was released in 1995. [18] In Hello, Mallory, Mallory meets Jessi, and they instantly bond and form their own babysitting club, "Kids Incorporated", before joining The Baby-Sitters Club. The months leading up to it can be filled with anxiety, excitement, and anticipation. BSC in the USA (July 1997) - Two RVs and two routes for a trip across the United States for all of the babysitters. I imagine Stacey went into fashion--not as a designer, but maybe on the business side. The books deal with timeless topics including friendship, family, and school. Claudia Gets Her Guy (February 2000) - Claudia has both a chance to date Jeremy and a chance to mend her friendship with Stacey as well. This book is great I love it, it"s also, about friendship so that teaches kids about making friends and, working together. Claudia hides her Nancy Drew mysteries and her candy around her room because her parents do not approve of them. Martin: One of my favorite things about writing a series was that the characters themselves generated plot ideas for later books. Her mother and her stepfather got married in the book Kristy's Big Day. Reviews. Product Details. She is allergic to shellfish, kitty litter, dust, pollen, milk, tomatoes, and eggs. 5 Valuable Life Lessons to Learn From The Baby-Sitters Club Books Unabridged with over 150-word glossary and additional appendices. 9. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Every reader can relate to at least one of the characters. Stoneybrook is a fictional suburban town in the state of Connecticut. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. She coaches a softball team for small children called Kristy's Krushers, which includes many of the club's sitting charges. The Kids in Ms. Colman's Class series was a spin-off of the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series and covered Karen Brewer's second grade classmates at Stoneybrook Academy, and their adventures in Ms. Colman's classroom. The kids run a business--in this case, a baby-sitting business. Nov 22, 2022. Netflix's new TV adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club has a few major differences from Ann M. Martin's novel series of the same name. It's a great story and I love reading it! For many of us, the Baby-Sitters Club offered an early glimpse into the world of ambitious working women. suggesting a diversity update. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Great shape!!! Illustrator/adaptors for the final two books will be announced at a later date. I am most like Mary Anne who is the shy and quiet one. It starred Schuyler Fisk, Rachael Leigh Cook, Larisa Oleynik, Bre Blair, Tricia Joe, Zelda Harris, and Stacy Linn Ramsower. [1] Martin wrote estimated to be about 60-80 novels in the series, but the subsequent novels were written by ghostwriters, such as Peter Lerangis. 2. Logan is played by Eric Lawton in the HBO series, Rian McCririck in the Netflix series, and Austin O'Brien in the film adaptation. They are considered to be the best-dressed students in Stoneybrook Middle School (Stacey is the more sophisticated dresser, while Claudia is more creative and original). In Jessi's Baby-sitter, Jessi's Aunt Cecelia moves into Jessi's house. 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"[26] Claudia and the New Girl, illustrated by Gabriela Epstein, was published on February 2, 2021. More than 200 BSC books were published in the eighties and nineties. I got reports that there were extra special touches of stickers and other goodies! Key Features. My daughter is in the 5th grade and she is 10 years old. Surely you must have received a ton of letters about the series over the years. The Baby-Sitters Club book series by Ann M. Martin has been adored by young readers since 1986 and helped define children's books in the 80s and 90s. The members used to babysit Mallory along with her seven younger siblings. M. Martin. The Baby-Sitters Club. She is described as creative, talented, sophisticated, and trendy. 8-12. Sure, they have fights, but they're loyal and they support one another. For more information, visit www.scholastic.com/bsc. Will they find summer love? Description. One of the worst and also funniest things that ever happened was when I was baby-sitting for our neighbors and the kids wanted to wash their parents' car. Here Come the Bridesmaids! Big hit with my granddaughter. Condition: Good. Stacey McGill is moving back to New York! Her novels include, , and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations. It was an idea I enjoyed exploring, and when I had the opportunity to write the prequel I realized that this summer would be a charged time for Kristy, and that I could introduce the issues she had with her father here; then they could unfold in the later books. Some have also said that the BSC books made them aspire to become writers. However, when Dawn temporarily left the club, she filled Dawn's place as an alternate officer. . 24. T, Mallory Pike has always wanted to be a member of t, The Baby-sitters Club Little Sister Super Specials, The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection. Her mother and Mary Anne's father married; they dated while they were in high school and once they reunited they discovered that they still loved each other. Dawn moved with her younger brother Jeff and her mother across the country to Stoneybrook, Connecticut, where her mother, Sharon, grew up. Comic Books and Graphic Novels. 6. They started the job with much enthusiasm--using Brillo pads. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It was appropriate for her reading level and she loved the characters and storyline. Mary Anne and the Zoo Mystery (April 1995) - A school trip takes Mary Anne to the zoo and a mystery arises when they discover someone has been letting animals out of their cages. My favorite character, however, is Kristy. [22][23][24][25] and Logan Likes Mary Anne was published in 2020. I love this book! Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation (December 1989) - The yearly Stoneybrook Middle School trip to Vermont is happening, and this time all the babysitters are going, although they might get snowed in at Leicester lodge. Stacey and the Mystery at the Empty House (December 1994) - Stacey is house sitting while the Johanssens are away, only to begin suspecting that she is not alone. Here is my scientifically rigorous method of whittling down 213+ books to the top Baby-Sitters Club books: I considered each sub-series separately (regular, mystery, super special) and picked out my favourites from each. Baby-sitters' Fright Night (October 1996) - Kristy, Mary Anne, Stacey, Abby, and Mallory take a school trip to Salem, Massachusetts, and discover a mystery in addition to their history lessons. 11. The other issues a first crush, wanting more independence yet still feeling like a kid--are themes that I felt would resonate with most "tween" readers. How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? Kristy formed the club with herself, her old friend and neighbor Claudia, her best friend Mary Anne, and the new girl Stacey as founding members. Anna declined because of her music studies, but Abby takes Dawn's place as an alternate officer. , Item Weight Please try your request again later. Younger Nancy Drew solves cases in beginning mystery series. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The First 10 Baby-Sitters Club books in order: Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series, Kristy's Great Idea (Full Color Edition) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #1), Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #12), Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club #13), Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #9), Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #11), Mary Anne Saves the Day (Full Color Edition) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #3), Claudia and Mean Janine (Full-Color Edition) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #4), The Truth about Stacey (Full Color Edition) (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #2), Kristy and the Snobs: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #10), The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #1-7: A Graphix Collection: Full-Color Edition, Kristy's Big Day (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #6), Logan Likes Mary Anne! The Baby-Sitters Club: The Classic Collection - amazon.com Learn more about the program. Not the classic but great set of books!!! One hundred and twenty-two Baby-Sitters Little Sister novels and six Baby-Sitters Little Sister Super Special novels were published. 32. Meanwhile, Stacey's suitcase is switched with someone else's. Kristy Power (December 1999) Kristy and Cary Reitlin are paired together to write biographies about each other, and Kristy discovers that Cary has a secret. Bcuz by her seeing that it has a Netflix series she done put the book dwn after the first chapter and started watching n is now on episode 6 Im happy for books like these to peak my childs interest in things dats not so overrated, how things are these days n make them grow up so fast. Snowbound (December 1991) - Twenty-one inches of snow fall in Stoneybrook, stranding the babysitters. She joins Stoneybrook Middle School in the middle of the seventh grade when the club members were having a fight. The Baby-Sitters Club, Books 1-17 Set - Amazon.com.au She also vowed never to get her ears pierced due to being traumatized by almost having her ears pierced by a fellow camper at Camp Mohawk. Dawn and Mary Anne became stepsisters as a result. Kristy's best friend is Mary Anne Spier. Perfect for all ages. Shop by Series The Baby-Sitters Club The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series Baby-Sitters Little Sister Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphix Series Bestsellers See All QUICK ADD Kristy's Big Day (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix Series #6) 35. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2022. To know that this series inspired a generation of readers and writers is very humbling. Dawn grew up in California, until her parents' divorce. It was like a reunion with friends--friends who havent changed a bit. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. 4. The first four books are illustrated by Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Sisters), and after that illustrator Gale Galligan takes over. Each book focuses on one girl, telling the story from her perspective and delving into the details of her life. It was initially planned as a four-book series, but after the first four novels were moderately successful, Scholastic ordered two more, followed by twelve more as the series grew in popularity. Q: Why do you think that the series is so well-loved and has endured over so many years? Shop the Graphic Novels Shop the "Little Sister" Series Shop the Original Series FILTERS Reset Apply. Mary Anne's Big Breakup (October 1999) Mary Anne decides to breakup with Logan due to their growing incompatible interests and values. It depicted the lives of Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey the summer before the school year began. This was followed by Karen's Roller Skates which was released on July 7, 2020, Karen's Worst Day which was released on December 29, 2020. $39.90 + $9.25 shipping. : EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE THANKSGIVINGTOO See all eligible items and terms. How did you choose the issues you wanted to focus on? Every reader can relate to at least one of the characters. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. My favorite Baby-sitters Club book is "Kristy's Great Idea," which is the first book and sets the series in motion. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup plus free shipping on orders $35+. I didn't include the super mysteries, special editions, portrait collections, and friends forever books, since there weren . [2] The Baby-Sitters Club is about a group of friends living in the fictional, suburban town of Stoneybrook, Connecticut[3] who run a local babysitting service called "The Baby-Sitters Club". Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. The Baby-Sitters Club Wiki | Fandom Stacey and the Boyfriend Trap (January 2000) - Five of Stacey's ex-boyfriends come into the picture at once. For decades, young readers around the world have delighted in The Baby-Sitters Club book series by Ann M. Martin. The Baby-Sitters Club is a 1995 American comedy-drama film directed by Melanie Mayron, in her feature film directorial debut.It is based on Ann M. Martin's novel series of the same name and is about one summer in the girls' lives in the fictional town of Stoneybrook, Connecticut.The film was shot in the California cities of Los Angeles, Altadena, and Santa Clarita. , Dimensions 12. Purchased as a Christmas present for a 7 year old granddaughter who loves to read. 3. You can help us help kids by I think a lot of us--even adults--can relate to that. Some have also said that the BSC books made them aspire to become writers. The Baby-Sitters Club: Songs for My Best Friends was a soundtrack for the series that was released on October 13, 1992 on CD[39] and cassette tape. I also like the more serious books such as "Claudia and the Sad Good-bye," which deals with the death of Claudias grandmother. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. I think fans can fill in for the rest of the characters! The other issues a first crush, wanting more independence yet still feeling like a kid--are themes that I felt would resonate with most "tween" readers. The Baby-Sitters Club Series Book review by Carrie Kingsley, Common Sense Media Common Sense says age 8+ Fun, updated graphic novel version has deep layers. Thankfully there is a series! : She loves drawing, writing, and reading; her dream is to become a children's book author and illustrator. Abby still misses him and does not like to talk about him[citation needed]. The Baby-Sitters Club - Wikipedia 153 Books. (November 1991) - Dawn receives threatening notes and phone calls as she's babysitting, while competing for Sitter of the Month. My friends and I would be attending school with eighth-graders, who were one step away from high school. 1. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. In addition to the main series, which consists of 131 books, there are five spinoff series . 13. The Baby-Sitters Club Book Series - Barnes & Noble Jessi moved to Stoneybrook from Oakley, New Jersey at the beginning of the sixth grade; her family moved into Stacey's old house. 1. On April 30, 2019, it was announced that there are plans for a series of Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novels illustrated by Katy Farina and colored by Braden Lamb. The franchise spans over 300 books in ten different series and has been adapted into graphic novels, two television series, and a movie. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. Starting in 2021, six more graphic novels are set to be published, two per year. Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022, Great birthday present for my eight year old granddaughter, Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022. Starring: Sophie Grace, Momona Tamada, Shay Rudolph Creators: Rachel Shukert Watch all you want. She always has snacks, junk food, and candy hidden around her room for the meetings. Were you allowed to baby-sit when you were twelve? Claudia and the Mystery at the Museum (November 1993) - Claudia is visiting Stoneybrook's new museum when several thefts occur. Format: Paperback. I think the characters in the BSC books are easily relatable. This article is about the novel series. Who is following Stacey, Mary Anne, and their charges? In Claudia and Mean Janine, Mimi had a serious stroke which causes Claudia to take better care of her and be around her more often. She quickly became friends with Claudia because of their shared love for both fashion and boys. See original listing. Anna is a serious violinist who practices four hours a day, and she hates sports. Amazon Exclusive Inteview with Author Ann M. Martin. Her hobbies include sewing, knitting, watching classic movies, and reading. Perfect condition books and a personalized note to my daughter with a couple extras. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. The update could have added a bit more diversity to the characters, but solid reading and a great choice for a reluctant elementary reader. Kristy is played by Avriel Hillman in the HBO series, Sophie Grace in the Netflix series, and Schuyler Fisk in the film adaptation. This book was written shortly after my own grandmother died. Kristy and the Vampires (June 1994) - Accidents, mysterious letters, and rivalries on the set of a television film being shot in Stoneybrook add up to trouble for Kristy. The Baby-Sitters Club invited both Abby and Anna to join the club. Public Libraries; K-12 Schools; Business & Law; Try again. 7. Pumpkin was named after Kristy's favorite Halloween tradition, and she also looked like a pumpkin. Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. Claudia and the Mystery in the Painting (October 1997) - After being told that her friend's grandmother burned all of her own famous paintings before she died, Claudia is suspicious and sets out to find the real truth. 17. [40] It included nine tracks written specifically for the series and the theme song to the original 1990 TV series.[36]. Families can talk about how each of the girls in The Baby-Sitters Club brings something different to the group. 10. 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One of the themes that developed as the series progressed was that of Kristy's relationship with her father. The Baby-Sitters Club Book Series Browse over 100 books and graphic novels from The Baby-Sitters Club series. , ISBN-10 Of course I will b getting her da rest of the books to keep her entertained since its something she likes besides the dork dairies lol, Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020, "I think of something to say, and I say it. Baby-sitters' Summer Vacation (July 1989) - The babysitters spend the summer as counselors-in-training at Camp Mohawk. Libby; Sora; Kanopy; Help; Markets Served. 15. The Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club #1) (1), Audio CD, Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged. I think of something to do, and I do it. Are there any that stick out in your mind? (2) Write a review. and Boy-Crazy Stacey by Gale Galligan. Martin: I am most like Mary Anne who is the shy and quiet one. Dawn and the Surfer Ghost (December 1993) - Strange things are happening when Dawn sees a ghost off the California coast.