Introducing Heidi Heckelbeck--a brand-new young chapter-book series with witchy whimsy

Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailor-made for a younger level of reading comprehension. Heavily illustrated with large type, Little Simon's young chapter books let young readers feel like they are reading a "grown-up" format with subject, text, and illustrations geared specifically for their own age groups

Heidi Heckelbeck seems like any other eight-year-old, but she has a secret: She's a witch in disguise. Careful to keep her powers hidden (but...

Heidi Heckelbeck mixes up a magical cookie concoction in a new whimsically witchy adventure that's perfect for beginning readers.

Heidi can't wait to enter the famous Heckelbeck Chocolate Chunk Cookies in the annual cookie contest at Brewster Elementary. But when Melanie Maplethorpe laughs and says that Heidi's cookies are "blah," Heidi decides they could use a little magic. The result of Heidi's revised recipe is sure to steal the show...but wait--what's that strange smell?
The Heidi Heckelbeck series is perfect for readers who want a "grown-up" format but are not quite ready...

Heidi Heckelbeck is already a witch--so what will she be for Halloween? Find out in this chapter book that's perfect for beginning readers.

It's Halloween in Brewster, and everyone is excited--except for Heidi Heckelbeck. Heidi hates seeing people dress up as witches, as if they know what life as a witch is truly like. When Melanie Maplethorpe decides to be a witch for Halloween, Heidi decides to dress up as Melanie to get back at her. But Heidi takes her Melanie act a little too far, saying and doing things that upset her friends. Will they ever forgive her?
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Heidi Heckelbeck sees things differently in this whimsically witchy chapter book.

When her friend Lucy Lancaster gets glasses, Heidi notices all the attention Lucy gets and decides that she, too, needs a new look. In order to get glasses, Heidi pretends that she has trouble seeing. All goes as planned and Heidi gets a cool pair of glasses--but when she puts them on there's just one problem: She can't see a thing Heidi walks around with fuzzy vision and makes many messes until she realizes that she doesn't need a pair of glasses to make her special.
With easy-to-read language and...

Someone has a crush on Heidi Heckelbeck Can she figure out who it is--with a little help from her Book of Spells?

The Brewster Science Fair is approaching, and Heidi and Stanley are busy working on their project. But when Heidi finds treats in her cubby and her desk, she realizes that she has a secret admirer Who can it be? Heidi starts to investigate, and she eventually turns to her Book of Spells for help. Will she discover her admirer's true identity?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for...

Heidi bravely enters her school's talent show, but finds she is in need of some enchanted assistance

It's time for the Brewster Elementary Talent Show, but Heidi Heckelbeck doesn't want to perform because she thinks she has no talent. Then Heidi finds a special pair of shoes in the attic and decides she will do a dance--but she may need a little help from her Book of Spells

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

When Heidi has trouble making friends at camp, she discovers that courage can be even more powerful than magic

Heidi can't wait to go to camp with her friend Lucy, but when they get there, Lucy's camp friends from last year make Heidi feel unwelcome. At first Heidi uses her Book of Spells to help her win their friendship, but in the end she decides to be brave and ask the girls why they don't like her. Heidi is surprised by their answer...and by the time camp ends she has made two new friends

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi...

Make some magic with this collection of four Heidi Hecklebeck stories in one bewitching boxed set.

Read about Heidi Heckelbeck's first day at school in Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret, where she meets a meanie, makes a friend, and reveals her big secret: she's actually a witch Then Heidi casts a spell on mean-girl Melanie right before the school play in Heidi Heckelbeck Casts a Spell. Next in Heidi Heckelbeck and the Cookie Contest, Heidi uses a little magic to make her baked treats extra-special. And in Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise, Melanie dresses up as a...

Heidi brings home the class bunny over Easter weekend--and finds herself in a magical, colorful mess

Easter is just a few days away and Heidi Heckelbeck can't wait The holiday weekend is even more special because it's Heidi's turn to take home Maggie, the school's bunny. But when Heidi takes Maggie out of her cage, trouble follows. Maggie escapes from Heidi's arms and runs through all of the Easter egg dye Will Heidi figure out how to un-tie-dye the colorful bunny before she has to take her back to school?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page,...

Everyone's favorite witch is walking down the aisle--and whipping up a spell to save the wedding day

Heidi's Aunt Sophie is getting married, and guess who's the flower girl? Heidi isn't looking forward to the wedding, however. Her dress (with its awful ruffles around the neck) is super uncomfortable. Her brother Henry, on the other hand, can't wait to be the ring bearer and carry the rings down the aisle. But what happens when Henry loses Aunt Sophie's wedding ring? Will Heidi be able to stir up a spell and create a new ring before Henry walks down the aisle?

With easy-to-read...