Valerie Tripp's Books

“Let's play mermaids,"" Camille says one hot day. The WellieWishers imagine an underwater world full of colorful coral reefs and friendly sea creatures. When Camille and Willa discover a sunken ship, they have a great idea for surprising their friends—then, Camille comes up with an even bigger surprise! Will the others help her pull it off? Includes tips for creating fun and easy surprises for kids.

The Depression hits and nine year-old Kit writes her own newspaper stories.

When an English girl comes to stay a Molly's during World War II, she and Molly learn to bridge their differences and ultimately enjoy a wonderful, mutual birthday party.

When an English girl comes to stay at Molly's during World War II, she and Molly learn to bridge their differences and ultimately enjoy a wonderful, mutual birthday party.

Spring has sprung in the garden, and the WellieWishers want to throw a party. But then they discover that the garden is a mess! The flowerbeds are weedy, the pond is mucky, and the swing is broken. Will they be able to clean up the garden in time for a party? Unexpectedly, the girls discover a new power — and a new friend! This story tells how the five friends learn that working together, they can accomplish what seems impossible. Includes ideas for fun activities that girls and parents can do together.

While her father is away fighting in World War II, Molly plans revenge on her brother for ruining her Halloween, and soon they've started a war of their own.

Reward for Josefina-When the entire family goes into the hills to collect piñon nuts, Josefina hopes to find the most in order to make Tía Dolores proud of her.

Originally published in an unabridged edition in 2014.

Molly's excitement at performing in a big show is exceeded only by the announcement that her father is returning home from the war.

As her tenth birthday approaches, Felicity is excited by her grandfather's visit, but she is also concerned about the growing tensions between the colonists and the British governor in Williamsburg.

In 1932, Kit faces a very different Christmas because of her family's financial problems and allows her pride to estrange her from her best friend.

Originally published as an unabridged edition in 2014.

Samantha's birthday party is nearly ruined when Eddie Ryland plays a mean trick. Then Agnes and Agatha, Cornelia's ten-year-old twin sisters, save the day with an invitation to visit New York City. Samantha loves the twins? carefree attitude and can't wait to go - specially since the trip will include a stop at a fancy ice cream parlor. But when the girls carelessly break some rules, they suddenly find themselves racing dangerously through the big city - and the path they take leads to surprising discoveries

Molly tries to keep spirits up on the home front during World War II by bringing people together for Christmas"--Provided by publisher.

It's 1775, and Elizabeth's annoying older sister, Annabelle, presents Elizabeth and her best friend, Felicity, with their finest opportunity yet for some high-spirited pranks. But when their tricks go a little too far, Elizabeth and Felicity have to find a way out of the trouble they've created! Book jacket.

“Let's pretend we live in a castle," says Emerson. The five WellieWishers have great fun in the castle until one day, a grumpy dragon appears outside! The girls try wishes and spells to make the dragon go away. Then Willa, who understands all animals, points out that there's one thing they haven't tried. But will it work? This story tells about the power of make-believe and how getting a new point of view can make all the difference. Includes ideas for fun activities that girls and parents can do together.

Emerson learns that taking care of a chick isn't easy after Queen Ruby's first egg hatches.

Christmas in Williamsburg means a dancing party at the Governor's Palace for Felicity, but her mother becomes very ill and cannot finish the special blue gown.

When a sudden rain shower starts to fall everyone, human and animal, race for their warm and cozy homes.

Tired of doing chores and longing for adventure during the Great Depression, Kit meets a hobo and decides to hop a freight train.

Growing up in the 1950s, nine-year-old Maryellen longs to stand out, but in a family with five brothers and sisters, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle!"--

The WellieWishers are putting on a theatrical show, and because the girls are each full of good ideas, Emerson will work with each of her friends to make their show happen.

When to share and when not to share.

During a visit to her grandfather's plantation in Virginia during the summer of 1775, Felicity's loyalty is torn between her father and Ben, her father's apprentice who needs her help as he runs away to join George Washington's army of Patriots.

Felicity's hoop gets her into trouble. Now she must spend a day with Mrs. Burnie, the crabbiest woman in town. But when Felicity discovers he secret, her whole view of the woman changes. Illustrations.

Book's by Valerie Tripp

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