Author Profile
Liz Garton Scanlon
3 Books
Liz Garton Scanlon is a celebrated author of children's picture books and middle-grade novels. Known for her lyrical prose and heartwarming stories, she creates relatable characters that resonate with young readers. Her extensive catalog includes the popular 'Bibsy Cross' chapter book series and the beloved picture book 'Bob, Not Bob!'.
Books in "Bibsy Cross"
Bibsy Cross loves her bike, her best friend Natia, her cat, her family, and the library. When the library holds a bike-a-thon fundraiser to buy more books, Bibsy is ready to pedal hard.
At first, the plan seems easy-peasy, regular-pegular: ride her bike, collect donations, and win. But the more Bibsy focuses on coming in first, the more she has to wonder whether she is racing for the right reason.
This cheerful chapter book follows an energetic eight-year-old through a school-and-community story full of big feelings, good intentions, and everyday humor. With biking, libraries, friendship, and a character who is wonderfully herself, Bibsy’s adventure is a lively choice for newly confident readers.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
Bibsy Cross likes helping. She likes school. She likes her best friend Natia, her cat, and most things that are easy-peasy, regular-pegular. But a class terrarium project turns out to be anything but simple.
Bibsy and her group are supposed to make a self-sustaining pickle-jar habitat, where plants and tiny creatures can live in balance. When the creepy-crawlies and greenery do not behave exactly as expected, Bibsy’s helpful instincts kick in fast.
The trouble is, helping nature sometimes means slowing down and noticing what is really needed. This warm chapter book blends classroom fun, science curiosity, bugs, friendship, and problem solving in a story that gives young readers plenty to think about without losing Bibsy’s lively spark.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
Bibsy Cross loves school. She loves her family, her cat, her best friend Natia, and her science fair project. Most of all, she loves being Bibsy: curious, talkative, and full of ideas.
But this year, Mrs. Stumper does not seem to love all that Bibsy-ness. She thinks Bibsy talks too much, especially about science. When Bibsy goes a little too far and Mrs. Stumper punishes her by punching a hole in the paper apple on the classroom wall, Bibsy feels rotten inside.
This engaging chapter book introduces a bright, big-hearted eight-year-old facing a tough teacher relationship and a bruised sense of self. With school worries, friendship, family, and science fair excitement, Bibsy’s story is funny, tender, and easy to root for.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
