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Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club #1: 40th Anniversary Edition)

By Ann Martin
Series: Baby-sitters Club
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Celebrate 40 years of the beloved hit series with this charming edition—created to inspire a whole new generation of baby-sitters! When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club—a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something... Read More
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Celebrate 40 years of the beloved hit series with this charming edition—created to inspire a whole new generation of baby-sitters!

When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club—a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something they each love to do—she has no idea how much the club will change everything.

Crank calls, uncontrollable toddlers, wild pets, untruthful clients ... running a business is hard work! Kristy and her co-founders, Mary Anne, Claudia and Stacey, are sure they can handle anything. But only if they stick together ... After all, they’re the best friends you'll ever have!

Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club #1: 40th Anniversary Edition) by Ann Martin is a delightful read that continues to captivate readers of all ages.

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    Celebrate 40 years of the beloved hit series with this charming edition—created to inspire a whole new generation of baby-sitters! When Kristy Thomas has the great idea to form a baby-sitters club—a chance to earn money and spend time with her friends, all while doing something they each love to do—she has no idea how much the club will change...
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    It’s a summer to remember for The Baby-Sitters Club, with Mary Anne and Stacey staying in Stoneybrook while Kristy, Claudia, Dawn, Jessi and Mallory head on adventures all across the map. Mary Anne is tearful as the team have their final meeting before the summer holidays, but Kristy has a great idea (as always!) – everyone who is going away...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761726224

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

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