Book Series · 8 Books

Stella Batts Books

In order from Stella Batts Needs a New Name to Broken Birthday.

The Stella Batts series is a set of 8 chapter books by Courtney Sheinmel, published between 2012 and 2017. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 160 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Stella Batts Needs a New Name

By Courtney Sheinmel, Jennifer A. Bell (Illustrator)

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her identity.

160 pages· 13,921 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Summary: Eight-year-old Stella is determined to find a new name after a classmate's teasing leaves her feeling embarrassed. But as she navigates the challenges of choosing the perfect name, she begins to question if the one she left behind might be the right fit after all. Will Stella find her true identity, or will she discover that her original name holds more meaning than she realized? Join Stella on her journey of self-discovery and see if she can embrace who she truly is.

In reading order

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2013

A dog goes missing under Stella's watch. Can she find it before her friend returns?

#6 in Series

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$1139

Stella Batts Something Blue

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014

A young girl navigates her role as a flower girl in her aunt's wedding while dealing with her own feelings and the challenges of the big day.

#9 in Series

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$759

Stella Batts Scaredy Cat

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016

A third-grader spends the night at her school's library with her class, but things take a strange turn when a mysterious cat appears, leading to a series of events that challenge her perceptions of reality and friendship.

#10

#10 in Series

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$958

Broken Birthday

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017

A birthday trip turns into a hospital stay. Can Stella find joy in the unexpected?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Stella Batts series?

There are 8 books in the Stella Batts series. It began with Stella Batts Needs a New Name in 2012, and the newest book, Broken Birthday, was published in 2017.