Books in Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood series

Harriet learns the hard way that sharing her Halloween candy makes her feel much better than eating it all herself.

Carl's big brother doesn't think it would be easy to be a baby, but he also realizes Carl is lucky to have someone to play with and protect him.

To be happy, just follow these simple instructions. Don't bring snakes inside the house. Laugh a lot! And most importantly, make big, big plans. Nancy Carlson presents another warm and funny book sure to boost spirits and encourage kids to make the most of life.

When she receives a valentine from a secret admirer, Louanne Pig tries to find out who sent it

Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up in lots of ways. Try being friendly to someone in need of a friend. Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. And keep thinking happy thoughts. Even when you don’t feel lovable, remember that you are loved by many people. When you think happy, anything can happen!

Louanne Pig is befriended by the old woman she always believed to be a witch.

Loudmouth George has just started playing the coronet and he’s awful! Awful―according to everyone but George, who thinks he’s the best coronet player ever born. George is full of hot air, but it’s hard not to admire his complete lack of self-consciousness. George is soon on to big, better, and LOUDER things

When Arnie is challenged to skateboard down a dangerous hill, he has to decide how far he is willing to go to be "cool."

Arnie is sure that he won't survive summer sleepaway camp; but when he arrives he is surprised to find that camp is not at all what he expected.

George plays the cornet so badly that the music teacher asks him to quit the school band

Tina the beaver and her family constantly rush off in different directions, until a storm keeps them snowbound at home.

The adventures and misadventures of Louanne the pig continue as she and her friends practice for a neighborhood talent show