Earrings!

What's a little girl to do when her mom and dad refuse to let her get her ears pierced? As she has done so often in the past, Viorst hones in on minor childhood crises with a perfect blend of humor and insight, and Malone's expressive and comic figures are miniature character studies in themselves.--The Horn Book. Full-color illustrations. Now in paperback for the first time, the story of Charlie, a kid who knows how to be ready for any situation.... Just in Case . If a downpour turns into a flash flood or the grocery store should close indefinitely, Charlie knows exactly what he'll do. But as Charlie is about to discover, sometimes not being ready is even better than being prepared for everything. She wants them. She needs them. She loves them. Earrings What won't a girl do to finally get her ears pierced? Find out in this delightful tale that perfectly captures the yearnings of a young girl in desperate need of beautiful, glorious earrings

According to Olivia--who is practically perfect--her younger sister Sophie isn't very neat. But she's not just messy, either.... She's Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest Olivia's family tries to show her that Sophie is plenty of things besides a slob, but Olivia is unconvinced. Pictures from Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of Fancy Nancy, make this book super-completely and totally fun