The arrival of Vera's new baby sister makes her feel displaced, so her grandfather helps create a special spot, just for her.

After losing running, climbing, throwing, and burping competitions to her obnoxious older brother, a young girl makes a wish on a falling star.

Tired of her baby brother getting all the attention, Maggie Sparks turns to her pet chameleon Bat and a little magic to help her out.

Third-grader Clementine tries to adjust to the news that her perfect family of four is adding a new brother or sister.

Eight-year-old Mallory feels left out when her older brother, Max, gets a dog that becomes the center of attention.

Sister, who constantly feels overlooked, especially when the family gets a pet of Brother's choice, decides to send him letters expressing how she feels, and to her surprise, he thoughtfully responds.

"Janie believes there's a best way to do everything. When she sticks to a schedule, she and her mom can tackle anything. But Janie's perfect schedule-and her life-are getting shaken up this year. Her new stepmom, Keisha, is moving in, along with her daughter, Makayla. Worst of all? Makayla brings a cat with her. And Janie hates cats. Even though it's hard, Janie tries to welcome Makayla to her new school. And honestly, she maybe does too good a job....

Toby is eager to be considered "big" and do things on his own, but being a big boy is not quite as exciting as Toby thought it would be when he realizes it comes at the expense of mommy's attention, now devoted to his baby sister.

Although Little Brother and Big Brother have fun playing together in the climbing tree, Little Brother is disappointed that Big Brother always gets to go higher than him and play the most important parts in their make-believe world. Will the two ever be able to share the same space?

"Dueling baker sisters Esther and Hester meet their new neighbor Sylvester, who gladly becomes their babka tester, determining which shvester's (sister's) babka is the best"--