DISPLAY: Sleepover With a Good Book

By Jen Malone

Meghan, Paige, and Anna-Marie are super excited about the sleepover, and not even the last-minute addition of Anna-Marie's socially awkward, soon-to-be stepsister Veronica can dampen their spirits. But when they awaken the next morning the basement is a disaster, Meghan's left eyebrow has been shaved off, she is in possession of the Class Bad Boy's signature hoodie, and there are a slew of baby chicks in the bathtub! Worst of all, Anna-Marie is missing! And the worst thing is, none of them can remember anything beyond the hypnotism trick performed by the two-bit magician Veronica arranged!

Sleepover Sleuths

By Carolyn Keene

When eight-year-old Nancy is invited to a sleepover party with a dolls theme, the host's doll goes missing and Nancy tries to solve her first case.

The Everything Girls Ultimate Sleepover Book

By Laura Mcintyre

The Everything Girls Ultimate Sleepover Party Book is packed with ideas for throwing the most amazing sleepover party ever! Inside, you'll find ideas for decorations, snacks, and activities for your celebration.

Wish Upon a Sleepover

By Suzanne Selfors

A group of misfits has a sleepover that involves a scavenger hunt and slightly magical soup in this story of newfound friendship in unexpected places.

The Yawns Are Coming

By Chris Eliopoulos

Two best friends get together for a sleepover, but their plans to stay up all night are foiled when they are besieged by the Yawns and other harbingers of sleep.

Super Slumber Parties

By Brooks Whitney

Creative ideas for games, crafts, food, decorations, and favors, as well as planning and trouble-shooting tips, to guarantee a successful sleepover. Is it possible to make slumber parties even more fun than they already are? Absolutely, say the fun experts at American Girl Library. The secret's in the planning, and "Super Slumber Parties" contains ideas for all kinds of themes, crafts, invitations, food, games, and more.

Cool Slumber Parties

By Karen Kenney

Provides an introduction to party planning, details the process of planning a slumber party, and includes sample invitations, with suggested menus and activities.

Froggy's Sleepover

By Jonathan London

Froggy is excited about his first sleepover, but a series of events sends Froggy and Max back and forth between their houses, until it seems they will never fall asleep.

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