Elise Parsley

If your parents say you are going to the mall to meet a bearded guy with a bag full of treasures, they probably mean Santa Claus. But Magnolia has a completely different idea. She has invited a rowdy, misbehaving pirate to jump in line with her to meet Saint Nick. Everyone knows pirates belong on the naughty list, but Magnolia is absolutely determined to teach her swashbuckling friend how to change his scurvy ways. She lays down the law with strict rules against plundering, sword fighting, and making elves walk the plank. After all, she wants to make sure Santa hears her holiday wish list without any pirate interruptions. It is a hilarious clash of Yo Ho Ho versus Ho Ho Ho. Discover what goes completely wrong when you try to bring a seafaring troublemaker to the North Pole's most famous resident.

When you see a poster that says you can do anything at the library, you probably think about reading books or using the computers. Magnolia thinks it is an invitation to set up her very own big top circus right in the middle of the bookshelves. She is fully prepared to put on the greatest show on earth, complete with a daring human cannonball routine and plenty of wild enthusiasm. There is just one giant problem. A massive circus does not exactly fit inside a quiet building full of readers. Watch the hilarious disaster unfold as Magnolia tries to run her spectacular show without breaking all the rules. You will laugh all the way through this completely librarian approved guide on exactly what not to do when you visit your local book branch.

If your teacher tells you to bring something from nature for show and tell, you might think about bringing a cool rock or a nice leaf. You definitely should not bring a live alligator. But nothing will stop Magnolia. She is completely determined to have the absolute best show and tell presentation in the history of her school. Unfortunately, her giant, scaly friend has other plans. Almost immediately, the reptilian troublemaker starts causing massive chaos in the classroom. From eating paper airplanes to scaring the other kids, this alligator is a total disaster. Now it is up to Magnolia to find a clever way to send her wild pet back home before she gets in even bigger trouble. Find out exactly what happens when you make the worst show and tell choice ever in this incredibly funny school adventure.

Getting ready for a sunny day at the beach usually means packing a boat, a plastic shovel, or a flying disc. For Magnolia, it means dragging along a giant, incredibly heavy upright piano. She has a big idea and is totally determined to bring her favorite instrument onto the sand. Even though her mom tries to warn her, Magnolia insists the piano is the perfect beach accessory. What is the worst that could possibly happen? As you might guess, dropping a massive musical instrument next to the ocean leads to a gigantic mess. You will laugh out loud as Magnolia quickly discovers that piano keys simply do not mix well with salty water, sneaky seagulls, and lots of sticky sand. Join her on this perfectly ridiculous seaside trip that proves some things are just better left at home.