Books in Children's Collection series

Phew Wee! What’s that smell? It might just be Bart; the silly little boy who thinks tooting around other people is a funny joke. No matter where he goes or whom he’s with, Bart farts way too often to handle. With no end to his stinky antics in sight, his parents try to carry on with their lives. Little do they know, a special outing is just what Bart needs to learn a very important lesson about respect and good behavior. This light-hearted children’s bedtime story is a great picture book for kids ages 3-8. Early readers will love the silly story and colorful pictures, while parents will appreciate the hidden lesson inside.

Kids love games. Kids love stories. Together, they form an irresistible combination. The Let's Read and Play series of interactive storybooks features some of the best-selling products from Hasbro, longtime experts on children's play -- the same ones parents and even grandparents may have played with! These books featuring time-honored toys/games, combined with sturdy, laminated pages, make a perfect playtime companion for children ages 3 and up. CHUTES AND LADDERS is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2003 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

The Mystery at the Crooked House: When Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens’ housekeeper, learns that she cannot afford to keep her childhood home, the Crooked House, the Aldens want to help. For years, there has been an unsolved riddle about the house, and solving it could lead to a treasure! Will the treasure save the Crooked House? Can the Boxcar Children find it in time? The Hockey Mystery: The Aldens’ favorite hockey star, Kevin Reynolds, is coaching a girls’ hockey team and build a new skating rink right in Greenfield. But when team practices begin, equipment is missing and Kevin’s plans for the new rink are almost ruined. Is someone trying to stop Kevin? The Mystery of the Midnight Dog: When the Aldens first arrive in Elbow Bend, they meet Kate Frances, who tells them all sorts of ghost stories about the town! The scariest tale is about a ghost dog who howls at midnight and appears to warn people of danger! The Aldens think it is just a story until they hear dogs all over Elbow Bend howling at midnight. Does the ghost dog really exist or is someone playing a trick on them? The Boxcar Children are determined to find out.

A walk in the woods turns into a funny, philosophical and irresistibly charming mini-adventure.In this witty tale of insistent parents and talking animals, a child questions his purpose. In the country, there's nothing to do, except: admire. It's the same as being bored, but with your eyes wide open.The hilarious story of grumpy city-child Leonard, forced to go for country walks with his greenery-loving mum and dad, is a wonderful reminder of what use we may be to the world. What do we know? What can we do? And is any of it of real value?The Pointless Leopard is a charming tale for all, about the parts we play in the lives of others.

The Mystery of the Lost Mine: The Aldens are going on a trip to the Arizona desert. There they learn about the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Everyone thinks the mine is filled with gold. Can the Boxcar Children find out if the legend is true — and if it is, who will find the gold?The Guide Dog Mystery: The Aldens are going to visit a guide dog school — but once they arrive, mysterious things start to happen. Benny sees strange lights in one of the dormitory rooms . . . and late one night, someone breaks into the kennel where the guide dogs are kept. Is someone after one of the dogs? The Boxcar Children are determined to find out!The Hurricane Mystery: When the Aldens hear that Grandfather’s friend Mrs. Ashleigh had an ancestor who was a pirate, they decide to hunt for his hidden treasure. But then strange things start to happen, and it looks like someone else wants to find the treasure — and keep it! Can the Boxcar Children stop the thief before the next hurricane hits?

Superstar Watch: The Wundermutt dog food company is searching for a very special dog to be in their commericals, and the Aldens bring their dog, Watch, to the tryouts! But plenty of other dog owners are hoping their dogs get the job, too — including a dog that’s already famous. Does Watch have what it takes to be a star? The Spy in the Bleachers: It’s a big week at Cogwheel Stadium — the Clayton Cogs are playing for the pennant! But the other team’s batters seem to know the pitches too well, and it’s clear someone in the stadium is stealing the Cogs pitcher’s signals. Now the Boxcar Children must find out who is spying for the other team! The Amazing Mystery Show: The Boxcar Children have been chosen to be on an exciting new show! A camera crew is following the Aldens around the city of Philadelphia as they compete with another team in a search for clues. But the search isn’t easy, and someone is giving them the wrong directions! Who is trying to ruin the game?

The Summer Camp Mystery: The Aldens are spending a week at Camp Seagull on beautiful Claw Island. But as soon as camp begins, they realize that someone is not playing fair. Are some campers so desperate to win the Olympics that they are willing to cheat? The Boxcar Children are determined to solve the mystery before the competition is ruined for everyone!The Copycat Mystery: The Alden children are going back in time by helping at an old Victorian house that has been turned into a museum. But rumor has it that the place is haunted by the spirit of practical joker Horace Wagner! Is there really a ghost?The Haunted Clock Tower Mystery: The Aldens are spending a weekend at Goldwin University for Grandfather’s college reunion. The children are fascinated by the mysterious clock tower overshadowing campus and they soon learn that the tower might hold the key to a valuable secret from the past! But there are strange lights coming from the clock tower at night. Is it haunted? Or is someone else searching for the secret of Goldwin University?

The Gymnastics Mystery: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are happy to share their home with Katya, the young gymnast, and watch her practice for the big competition. When things start going wrong at the gym, it quickly becomes clear that someone is trying to ruin Katya’s chances of winning . . . but who? The Aldens want to help. The trouble is, Katya’s been acting a little mysterious herself — almost as if she’s got something to hide. But what? Can the Boxcar Children solve both mysteries before the big competition?The Poison Frog Mystery: The Aldens discover an exciting new exhibit to explore at their local zoo. But disaster strikes when a pair of rare ferrets is stolen. Two California condors are the thief ’s next target. It seems the animals are being taken by someone who works for the zoo. But how can you stop a thief who has keys to all the cages? The Boxcar Children are determined to solve the mystery. The Mystery of the Empty Safe: Cakes! Decorations! Party games and favors! The Alden children are having fun helping out at neighborhood birthday parties. But then, a house is robbed — its hidden safe emptied — while Jessie, Henry, Benny, and Violet are downstairs entertaining. When a second safe is robbed during a party, the Boxcar Children decide to solve the mystery.

The Pumpkin Head Mystery: Every fall at the Beckett farm, visitors come to buy pumpkins and go on hayrides. Best of all, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny get to dress up in costumes and help with the fun. But something is haunting the farm . . . a mysterious ghost with a glowing pumpkin head! The Cupcake Caper: People line up around the block to buy Mama Tova’s cupcakes. But who could be trying to steal her secret recipe? The Aldens follow the clues to a cupcake contest where they must use their mystery-solving skills — and their taste buds — to find the thief! The Clue in the Recycling Bin: The Aldens are volunteering at the local recycling center where they find plenty of things that can be reused, including a piñata that Benny takes home. But when the center is vandalized, the Boxcar Children have a mystery to solve. Is there treasure amidst the junk?

The Woodshed Mystery: The Alden children are staying at the New England farmhouse where their grandfather grew up. There are many stories and legends about the old farm, and there’s a woodshed near the house that holds a surprising secret... a secret that dates all the way back to the Revolutionary War!The Lighthouse Mystery: When the Aldens take a summer trip to the New England coast, they have a fun place to stay: a lighthouse! But strange things happen after it gets dark — an unknown woman is seen walking around, and Watch, the Aldens’ dog, wakes up growling late at night. Can the Boxcar Children shed light on a seaside mystery?Mountain Top Mystery: The Aldens climb a mountain and find a mystery! The hike up Old Flat Top was only supposed to take a day, but a dangerous rockslide changes everything and reveals a hidden cave that just may hold a legendary treasure!

Mystery in the Sand: The Alden family is spending sunny days at the shore and summer nights in the mobile home right on the beach! One morning Benny finds a gold necklace in the sand, and a search for its owner begins a trail of clues that leads to Tower House, the strange old mansion nearby. What will the Boxcar Children find there? Mystery Behind the Wall: The Aldens have found a mystery under their very own roof! When the children found an old journal behind the closet wall in the guest room, they never dreamed it would lead them on a search for valuable coins. What happened to the girl who wrote the journal — and what is she trying to tell them?Bus Station Mystery: The Aldens are bound for the Science and Hobby Fair, but when a bad storm hits, they’re forced to stay in the bus station. Before they know it, the Boxcar Children are in the middle of a mystery involving a polluted river, two strange boys, and a bus station manager who knows more than anyone suspects....