Lisa Schroeder Books in Order

Tired parents try kisses, rocking, and finally counting sheep to settle their wide-awake baby. The imagined sheep have lively adventures of their own, turning bedtime into a playful counting story told through rhymes and colorful illustrations.

Still grieving her mother, Alice retreats into music and romance while resisting her father's new family. A deadly snowstorm traps her with her stepmother and baby half sister, forcing her to confront emotions she has kept at a distance.

Ava mourns Jackson, the boyfriend she expected to love for life, until she senses his presence again. Told in verse, her story follows a bond that seems to survive death through dreams and whispered messages she alone can recognize.

Brooklyn is haunted by a dead friend's ghost while Nico receives messages from his deceased brother, her former boyfriend. Their separate grief draws them together, but sharing what frightens them becomes essential as the supernatural encounters intensify.

Isabel dreams of leaving Oregon and sees a baking contest's New York trip as her opportunity. Helping her mother open a cupcake shop complicates her plans, especially when her best friend competes and her mother insists on choosing the entry.

Little Chimp explores a world of new sights and playmates during a big day in the jungle. His mother watches nearby as he ventures out, in a picture book about discovery, growing confidence, and a reassuring parental presence.

Sophie gets a chance to pursue acting through an audition for a television commercial. Then she learns the product is a brownie brand competing with her best friend's family cupcake shop, turning an exciting opportunity into a test of loyalty.

Escaping family pressures for a day at the beach, Amber meets Cade and agrees to leave their worries unspoken. Their growing attraction is shadowed by his urgency, as this verse novel gradually reveals the secrets behind their need for escape.

Rae initially sees Nathan as a sweet alternative to the abusive men she knows, but his affection becomes controlling. Turning to her friend Leo for support provokes Nathan's jealousy, leaving her struggling to protect her freedom and safety.

Lily loves music but struggles with baking, making her invitation to the Baking Bookworms both exciting and intimidating. Asked to create a spectacular birthday dessert while preparing her band for a school audition, she faces competing demands and friendship pressures.

Caitlin returns from camp to family worries and an unfamiliar sixth-grade classroom, missing her closest friends. Taking the first turn with their shared charm bracelet, she hopes its promised luck will help her face changes she would rather avoid.

Hannah expects her parents' surprise to be the horse she has always wanted, but receives a mule instead. Embarrassed about riding it in the 4-H parade, she hopes her friends' shared charm bracelet can improve her situation.

Libby befriends Cedric while walking her dog, then discovers his family owns a store competing with her family's sweets shop. Hoping to preserve their friendship, she hides the connection, but growing secrets leave her wishing for the bracelet's luck.

A broken foot keeps California surfer Mia away from the waves and leaves her desperately bored. When a young actress invites her to take photographs while bird-watching, an unexpected opportunity offers a different adventure in this Charmed Life installment.

New arrival Lauren carries a painful secret, while football star Colby struggles with expectations for his future. Alternating verse and prose follow their developing connection as personal troubles and a friend's accident push them to consider what they truly want.

With a meteor due to strike North America in little more than a day, homeless teens Emerson and Vince meet a man granting strangers' wishes. Inspired by his generosity, they seek ways to make their remaining hours meaningful.

Nora's dream of visiting Paris with her grandmother collapses when Grandma Sylvia dies. Discovering letters and a treasure map among her belongings revives the possibility of a trip, turning the city into a journey through grief, memories, and unexpected surprises.

Phoebe discovers a wartime letter hidden inside an antique, with clues leading around London and a supposed spell for restoring closeness. Hoping to repair her relationship with her university-bound sister, she follows its promise of connection and everyday magic.

Violet and her mother have spent years imprisoned by Queen Bogdana, whose desire for beauty conceals a dangerous magical plan. The small girl's courage and loving heart become vital as she faces a queen determined to use her.

Lindy's summer assignment asks her to discover her true passion, a task that feels daunting amid family worries. With a new friend, a dog, and a special journal, she explores New York City in search of her own talents.

After moving to a seaside town with her separated mother, Juliet befriends her neighbor Emma. A response to a message sent in a bottle inspires them to grant others' wishes, even as Juliet struggles with changes in her own family.

Juliet and her friends try to save their beloved bookmobile when new rent threatens its future. A fundraising craft fair asks Juliet to share her paintings publicly, while Carmen's fear for her mother's immigration status adds another challenge to their friendship.

Quiet Hazel discovers that her best friend's older brother has started a list rating girls' appearances at their middle school. Speaking out risks disrupting her comfortable routines, but staying silent would leave the hurtful behavior unchallenged.

Mario hopes prom will offer one ordinary, happy night after years of being a loner. Instead, a disastrous evening ends with his discovery of the prom queen's body, making him the chief suspect in a murder investigation.