The Baby-sitters Club Book Series: Classics and New Favorites

The Baby-sitters Club book series by Ann M. Martin has been adored by young readers since 1986 — and helped define children's books in the 80s and 90s. The fictional friends and members of the club in Stoneybrook, Connecticut, experience new friendships, dedication, entrepreneurship, and changing family dynamics. Your independent reader will love getting to know Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and other unforgettable characters — just as you might have as a young reader! 

This beloved series now includes updated editions and graphic novels, which will appeal to both new and avid readers. When you share these incredible books with your child, you'll be fostering a longtime love of these characters and a love of reading itself. 

Discover The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novels

As love for the books have grown over the years, so has the series. The full-color graphic novel releases maintain the same incredible appeal of the original novels, in a more visual format geared toward contemporary readers. In a recent graphic novel, The Baby-sitters Club Graphix #17: Mallory and the Trouble with Twins, Mallory thinks that baby-sitting the Arnold twins will be a piece of cake. Sure, the twins sure are cute in their matching outfits, but once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They trick Mallory so that she can't tell them apart and they act like spoiled brats. The question is: Can Mallory overcome the chaos? 

For younger readers ages 7 - 10, dive into the fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off -- Baby-sitters Little Sister. These graphic novels feature Kristy's little stepsister, Karen. The first book, Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphix #1: Karen's Witch, begins with a tale of fun and danger when Karen spies on her neighbor Mrs. Porter, believing she is a witch. Can she prove it? This is just the beginning – the series has so much more in store!

Revisit Classics From The Baby-sitters Club Series

As an iconic series that readers have grown up with, it seems that many adults still have a favorite book or a character that they identified with personally. (Which character are you?) The nostalgic series has a new look, and it's a perfect time to introduce and share it with a reader you love. Need a refresh on where to start? The Baby-sitters Club #1: Kristy's Great Idea, the first book of the series, is about four friends (Kristy, Claudia, Stacey, and Mary Anne) forming an entrepreneurial group to babysit and earn money. Sometimes the friends land in some sticky situations. In newer titles like The Baby-Sitters Club #34: Mary Anne and Too Many Boys, Mary Anne suddenly finds herself caught up in multiple crushes and spending more time focused on boys than her friends or babysitting duties—forcing her to reconsider her priorities and remember what really matters.

Extend the Stories with Creative Play

Are they The Baby-sitters Club superfans? Readers of all ages can dive into these coloring pages featuring beloved characters and scenes from the latest Baby-Sitters Club Coloring Book. Print your free sheets and let kids add their own colorful twist to Kristy, Claudia, and the whole gang.

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