Evelyn is lots of things. Circus performer. Antarctic explorer. I'm not.Here is the perfect book for children who feel like their outgoing friend is oh-so-talented . . . and they're not. Our shy narrator lists all the things that her best friend, Evelyn, is good at--from jumping on the bed to roller skating really fast. Luckily, Evelyn points out what makes her so special: she's a one-of-a-kind true blue best friend. Robert Weinstock's hilarious illustrations wonderfully complement Pam Smallcomb's simple text, perfect for young children. This sweet depiction of friendship shows--in a completely fresh, original way--that everyone is special.From the Hardcover edition.

The Trimoni Twins can't wait to perform their magic show in the famed Merlin Hotel in Amsterdam. There they meet their tutor Hector's interesting and eccentric uncle Hoogaboom, who is in the business of creating miniature scale models of all kinds of things, including houses and famous buildings. They befriend Uncle Hoogaboom and soon discover that Hoogaboom's special creations are the products of more than skill and craftsmanship; he makes them with the legendary Shrinking Coin, which has been handed down through his family for generations. But the Shrinking Coin isn't his only secret, and the girls are quickly embroiled in an international mystery that can be solved only with their trademarked ingenuity and teamwork. And a little ka-poofing, of course.Reviews"Smallcomb has an expressive style of writing. . . . Fans of Anne Martin and Laura Godwin's The Doll People will likely enjoy this book."—-School Library Journal "Pam Smallcomb juggles a lively plot....