Kristy's Great Idea
A babysitting club faces chaos and challenges. Can they stick together to succeed?
Book Series · 34 Books
In order from Kristy's Great Idea to The Babysitters Club Books 1-6 Collection Set.
A babysitting club faces chaos and challenges. Can they stick together to succeed?
34 books · Published 1986–2023
A babysitting club faces chaos and challenges. Can they stick together to succeed?
Babysitters face eerie calls and a jewel thief. Can they protect the kids and themselves?
Stacey's secret illness threatens her friendships. Can she find a solution?
A club conflict leaves Mary Anne to face challenges alone. Can she rise to the occasion?
New babysitter faces chaos with an unruly family. Can she handle it?
Can the babysitters manage chaos with fourteen kids at a wedding?
Claudia's summer shifts when her grandmother falls ill, testing family bonds.
A beach vacation tests friendship as a crush on a lifeguard stirs trouble.
Strange noises haunt Dawn's home. Is it a ghost or something else?
Mary Anne's shy, but Logan's interested. Can he join the Baby-sitters Club?
New neighborhood, unfriendly kids, and a blind dog. Can Kristy and the Baby-sitters Club overcome the snobs?
Claudia must choose between her friends and her artistic dreams.
Stacey's move threatens the Baby-sitters Club's future. Who will fill her shoes?
Mallory faces challenges joining the Baby-sitters Club. Will she start her own club instead?
Dawn faces fierce competition in a pageant and within the Baby-sitters Club.
Jessi plans a surprise using sign language. Can she keep it secret?
A mysterious charm threatens the Baby-sitters Club with endless bad luck. Can they solve the mystery before Halloween?
A city trip tests friendships and the future of the Baby-sitters Club.
A babysitter's prank war spirals out of control. Can the club survive?
A ragtag softball team faces a tough rival, and their coach has a secret crush.
Mallory faces chaos babysitting mischievous twins. Can she handle the challenge?
Jessi faces chaos with runaway snakes and sick hamsters while the club is in turmoil.
Dawn's California trip tempts her to leave Stoneybrook forever.
The Baby-sitters plan a Mother's Day surprise, but Kristy's mom has a secret of her own.
A kitten vanishes, a ransom note arrives. Is it a prank or a real cat-napping?
Claudia grapples with loss and seeks solace in art and babysitting. Can she find a way to say goodbye?
A young TV star moves to town, and babysitting him isn't as glamorous as it seems.
Stacey faces a life-changing choice between New York and Stoneybrook after her parents' divorce.
An old diary reveals a ghostly mystery in Stacey's new home.
Two best friends face a life-changing wedding that could make them sisters.
Dawn's dream of sisterhood turns into a rivalry with Mary Anne. Can they find harmony?
A group of friends navigates summer adventures, babysitting mishaps, and budding romances while staying connected across distances.
A girl navigates her family's financial crisis after her father loses his job and faces bullying at school while relying on her friends and siblings for support.
A group of friends navigate challenges as they start a babysitting club.
21 books · Published 1991–2027
A girl vows silence against boys to teach her brothers fairness.
A prank goes too far on April Fools' Day.
Two friends' twin act leads to unexpected tension.
A young girl named Karen Brewer breaks her wrist while trying to perform a roller-skating trick and must navigate the challenges of recovery.
A young girl navigates her life with two families and becomes convinced that her neighbor is a witch
A string of bad luck turns Karen's day upside down. Can she turn it around?
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.
Karen feels left out when baby Emily arrives, but a family crisis changes everything.
Karen wants one birthday party with her whole family. Will her wish come true?
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world
Karen's sleepover turns sour after a fight. Can she save the night?
A young girl adopts a grandmother through a school program and learns about the importance of intergenerational relationships.
A young spelling champion faces backlash from friends who think she's a show-off.
A ghostly birthday party in the attic turns Halloween into a night of surprises.
Karen's turkey role in the play seems dull, but her surprise steals the show.
Karen's New Year's promises unravel as friends break theirs. Why is she the only one keeping them?
Childhood friends face a playful feud. Will they reconcile or part ways?
Karen's goldfish falls ill, but a mysterious neighbor might have the cure.
Karen's home run glory turns to a strikeout curse. Can she reclaim her swing?
A cherished friendship faces a tearful goodbye as moving day looms.
19 books · Published 2006–2026
A group of young friends start a baby-sitting business and learn valuable lessons about responsibility and friendship.
New town, new challenges: Stacey faces diabetes and a rival babysitting club.
A group of young friends navigate the challenges of adolescence and friendship while running a babysitting business.
Can two sisters overcome their rivalry when family crisis strikes?
New town, chaotic kids, and club tensions—can Dawn handle it all?
Can Kristy and friends manage fourteen kids and a wedding chaos?
A young girl spends her summer at the beach with her friends and family, learning valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and first love.
New school year, new boy, and a test for the Baby-sitters Club.
Claudia must choose between her artistic dreams and her loyalty to the Baby-sitters Club.
New neighborhood, unfriendly kids, and a beloved pet in trouble. Can the Baby-sitters Club turn things around?
Stacey's move threatens friendships and the Baby-sitters Club's future.
Can Jessi balance babysitting, a dance show, and a secret mission?
A chain letter curse haunts the Baby-sitters Club. Can they break it before Halloween?
A group of young friends navigate the ups and downs of life in New York City.
A young girl breaks her leg while babysitting a mischievous child and must decide whether to continue babysitting or pursue her passion for art.
A ragtag softball team faces a fierce rival, but the real challenge is a secret crush.
Mallory faces chaos babysitting mischievous twins. Can she handle the challenge?
Jessi juggles pet chaos and friendship drama. Can she manage both?
Dawn's California visit sparks a life-changing decision: stay or return home?
14 books · Published 2019–2026
A young girl tries to protect her neighborhood from a suspected witch who lives next door
A young girl breaks her wrist while trying a new roller-skating trick and learns to deal with the consequences.
A young girl tries to navigate a series of unfortunate events on a particularly bad day.
A young girl starts a cat-sitting business with her friends.
A young girl navigates the challenges of wearing glasses for the first time, including teasing from her classmates and self-consciousness about her appearance.
A young girl navigates her parents' divorce and her own birthday wishes, seeking a way to bring her two families together
A botched haircut shatters Karen's confidence. Can she reclaim her self-esteem?
Karen's sleepover turns sour with a new guest. Can she save the night?
Karen juggles life with five grandmothers. Is it too much to handle?
Karen's spelling success leads to TV fame, but her friends see her as a show-off. Can she balance ambition and friendship?
A ghostly birthday party in the attic turns Halloween into a night of surprises.
A girl cast as a turkey in a play plans a surprise to steal the show.
Karen's New Year's promises unravel as secrets and accusations fly.
Will a classroom feud ruin Valentine's Day for two young friends?
3 books · Published 1988–1989
A summer trip leads to mystery, romance, and new friendships for five babysitters.
Counselors-in-training face unexpected challenges at summer camp. Will they survive the wilderness and their own adventures?
A school trip turns chaotic with unexpected babysitting, a ghost, and a snowstorm.
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A summer vacation turns into endless adventures for a group of babysitters.
There are 34 books in the Baby-Sitters Club series. It began with Kristy's Great Idea in 1986, and the newest book, The Babysitters Club Books 1-6 Collection Set, was published in 2023.
Start with Kristy's Great Idea and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #34.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The authors and illustrators who bring The Baby-Sitters Club to life.
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