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Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Series

Explore our collection of over 180 books organized by series
Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots

Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. The kids in the third grade at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their...

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Werewolves Don’t Go to Summer Camp

Werewolves Don’t Go to Summer Camp

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. The new director at Camp Lone Wolf seems like a nice guy. But when the kids learn the...

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Santa Claus Doesn’t Mop Floors

Santa Claus Doesn’t Mop Floors

A classic Bailey School Kids adventure is back with a new cover art just in time for the holidays! The fresh look of this long-time favorite makes it the perfect gift this season. There have always been some pretty weird grown ups in Bailey City, but the new custodian...

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The Leprechauns Don’t Play Basketball

The Leprechauns Don’t Play Basketball

Melody is certain that her new basketball coach, Mr. O'Grady, is a leprechaun, and soon she and the other children are keeping an eye on him and observing his growing relationship with third grade teacher Mrs. Jeepers. Original.

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Ghosts Don’t Eat Potato Chips

Ghosts Don’t Eat Potato Chips

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. Eddie's Great-aunt Mathilda is sick and he has to help take care of her. But when Eddie and...

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Frankenstein Doesn’t Plant Petunias

Frankenstein Doesn’t Plant Petunias

The 19th book from the hugely popular early chapter book series to re-emerge with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. Mrs. Jeepers is taking her class to a science museum. But when they...

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Aliens Don’t Wear Braces

Aliens Don’t Wear Braces

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. When the art teacher disappears after a strange display of flashing lights, it looks like...

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Genies Don’t Ride Bicycles

Genies Don’t Ride Bicycles

When the Bailey school kids find an old bottle and toss it into the junkyard, a wacky genie named Eugene suddenly rides into town on a purple bicycle.

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Pirates Don’t Wear Pink Sunglasses

Pirates Don’t Wear Pink Sunglasses

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. The Bailey School kids need to train for a boat race and Camp Lone Wolf is just the place...

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Witches Don’t Do Backflips

Witches Don’t Do Backflips

Discovering that their new gymnastics teacher likes cats, brooms, strange drinks from the health bar, and funny rhymes, the kids at Bailey School become convinced that Miss Brewbaker is really a witch.

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Skeletons Don’t Play Tubas

Skeletons Don’t Play Tubas

Wondering at their weird new band teacher, the Bailey School kids are surprised when he comments that the classroom skeleton, Claude, can play music better than they can, and when everyone wonders who is playing the tuba, Eddie vows to find the truth.

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Questions

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How to buy my books:

The best way is to go to your local bookstore and buy them. If they don’t have them in stock, ask them to order some. If you don’t have a local bookstore, you can order them through your favorite online bookstore or through the link on each book page. Here’s a link to my Amazon book page. Make sure to ask for your parent’s help.

Are there activities to go with my books?

Many of my books have activities to go with them. You can find them on each individual book page.

How to contact Debbie

Adults can contact Debbie directly here. PLEASE SEND SNAIL MAIL TO:  SIMON AND SCHUSTER 1230 AVE. OF THE AMERICAS NY, NY 10012 OR SCHOLASTIC 557 BROADWAY NY, NY 10012.
For major media inquiries about The Bailey School books, contact Marie Lamba at The Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency at [email protected] or 31 East 32nd Street Suite 300  New York, NY 10016  http://www.jdlit.com

Can I request a school visit or reading?

Yes, contact Debbie here to enquire about a school visit. You can find out more here (link to school visit information). Debbie also does free readings several times a year, especially for WRAD. You can sign up for her newsletter here for up-do-date information on upcoming free readings and contact her here.

Is there a newsletter?

Yes, Debbie has a newsletter that comes directly to you six times a year. You can sign up here. Debbie does not share you personal information with any parties.

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