Judy Blume

The Great One and her little brother, The Pain, are hitting the road for a whole new set of adventures. Whether they are heading out or staying close to home, this brother and sister duo never experiences a dull moment. Join them as they tackle a chaotic trip to the crowded shopping mall where keeping track of everyone becomes a major challenge. Tag along for an exciting visit to the bustling county fair, where the towering Super Slide tests their bravery. Feel the sand between your toes during an eventful family outing to the beach involving a brand new boogie board. And brace yourself for an unexpected rush to the emergency room when The Pain takes a sudden tumble. Told with plenty of laughs and familiar sibling squabbles, these fun-filled stories perfectly capture the excitement and everyday surprises of exploring the world with your family.

Meet Abigail. She is in the third grade, and she thinks she is absolutely brilliant. That is why she calls herself The Great One. Meet Jacob. He is in the first grade, and according to his sister, he is a massive nuisance. That is why she calls him The Pain. Whether they are getting bad haircuts, learning how to ride a bicycle, or helping out with Saturday morning chores, these two siblings rarely agree on anything. Jacob thinks his older sister is too bossy, while Abigail thinks her little brother gets away with everything. But even though they argue constantly and drive each other completely crazy, they secretly know that life would be incredibly boring without one another. Dive into seven funny, warmhearted adventures that perfectly capture the ups and downs of living with a sibling.

First grader Jacob and third grader Abigail are back, and they still do not see eye to eye. To Jacob, his older sister will always be The Great One. To Abigail, her little brother will forever be The Pain. But when they are at school, they realize that having a sibling in the same building can actually be surprisingly helpful. Whether it is dealing with a loose tooth that falls out on the school bus, trying to catch a runaway visitor on Bring Your Pet to School Day, or standing up to a mean bully who calls you names, some days are just easier when you have family nearby. Even their cat, Fluzzy, seems to understand that siblings need to stick together. Join this hilarious duo for a brand new set of everyday adventures that prove nobody has your back quite like a brother or sister.

Meet an eight-year-old girl who calls herself The Great One and her six-year-old brother, who she affectionately calls The Pain. These two siblings have completely different views on life, especially when it comes to who is the favorite child in the family. The Great One thinks her brother is a massive nuisance who gets away with everything just because he is younger. Meanwhile, The Pain thinks his older sister is incredibly bossy and thinks she knows absolutely everything. In this delightfully funny story, the brother and sister take turns sharing their side of the story, pointing out each other's annoying habits and competing for their parents' attention. As they list their hilarious complaints, readers will easily recognize the familiar, funny struggles of growing up with brothers and sisters. Deep down, they might just realize that their parents have enough love for both of them.