The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff

by Laura Joffe Numeroff

First published 2011

The four Jellybeans arrive at summer camp ready for traditional activities like campfire ghost stories, marshmallow roasting, and lake swimming. Emily heads straight to the dance studio while Bitsy throws herself into arts and crafts. Anna discovers books about nature that captivate her completely. Nicole wanders from activity to activity but nothing feels right. She decides to form a soccer team and introduce her friends to her favorite sport. The girls must learn to play together and combine their different abilities when they face a rival team from a neighboring camp in an important match. The Jellybeans discover that their varied talents and personalities strengthen their friendship and help them tackle new challenges together during their summer adventure.

Genres: family-life, contemporary, sports

Vibes: emotional, whimsical

Tropes: found-family, sports

Setting: Summer Camp

Period: Contemporary

32 pages · Hardcover · Harry N. Abrams

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