Book Series · 21 Books

Baby-Sitters Little Sister Books

In order from Karen's Witch to Karen's Carnival. Part of The Baby-Sitters Club.

Karen's Brothers
Karen's Big Joke
Karen's Twin
Karen's Roller Skates
Karen's Witch
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Karen's Witch
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Karen's Witch

By Ann M. Martin, Christine Almeda (Illustrator)

A young girl navigates her life with two families and becomes convinced that her neighbor is a witch

112 pages· 10,797 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In reading order

Baby-Sitters Little Sister Series

21 books · Published 1991–2027

Series
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Karen's Brothers

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1991

A girl vows silence against boys to teach her brothers fairness.

#27

Karen's Big Joke

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1992

A prank goes too far on April Fools' Day.

#45

Karen's Twin

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1994

Two friends' twin act leads to unexpected tension.

#2
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Karen's Roller Skates

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

A young girl named Karen Brewer breaks her wrist while trying to perform a roller-skating trick and must navigate the challenges of recovery.

#1
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Karen's Witch

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

A young girl navigates her life with two families and becomes convinced that her neighbor is a witch

#3
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Karen's Worst Day

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

A string of bad luck turns Karen's day upside down. Can she turn it around?

#5

Karen's School Picture

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

A young girl navigates the challenges of wearing glasses for the first time, while dealing with a classmate who teases her and her own insecurities about her appearance.

#6
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Karen's Little Sister

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Karen feels left out when baby Emily arrives, but a family crisis changes everything.

#7
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Karen's Birthday

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Karen wants one birthday party with her whole family. Will her wish come true?

#8
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Karen's Haircut

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world

#9
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Karen's Sleepover

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Karen's sleepover turns sour after a fight. Can she save the night?

#10
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Karen's Grandmothers

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A young girl adopts a grandmother through a school program and learns about the importance of intergenerational relationships.

#11
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Karen's Prize

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A young spelling champion faces backlash from friends who think she's a show-off.

#12
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Karen's Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

A ghostly birthday party in the attic turns Halloween into a night of surprises.

#13
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Karen's Surprise

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023

Karen's turkey role in the play seems dull, but her surprise steals the show.

#14

Karen's New Year

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

Karen's New Year's promises unravel as friends break theirs. Why is she the only one keeping them?

#15
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Karen's in Love

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

Childhood friends face a playful feud. Will they reconcile or part ways?

#16
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Karen's Goldfish

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Karen's goldfish falls ill, but a mysterious neighbor might have the cure.

#18
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Karen's Home Run

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Karen's home run glory turns to a strikeout curse. Can she reclaim her swing?

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Karen's Carnival

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2027
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$858

Karen's Good-bye

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10

A cherished friendship faces a tearful goodbye as moving day looms.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series?

There are 21 books in the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series. It began with Karen's Witch in 2021, and the newest book, Karen's Carnival, was published in 2027.

What order should you read the Baby-Sitters Little Sister books in?

Start with Karen's Witch and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #21.

What ages are the Baby-Sitters Little Sister books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Baby-Sitters Little Sister to life.

01

Ann M. Martin

Author
02

Christine Almeda

Illustrator

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