Barbara Campbell

James, a second-grader, is nervous about moving to the third grade due to his struggles with place value in math. His friends Shamar and Jenny help him understand place value using base ten models, boosting his confidence.

A personified COVID-19 virus narrates its attempt to find a host, contrasting the habits of cautious Pete and 'Sloppy Joe.' The story follows Joe's illness and his classmates' scientific approach to tracking and preventing further spread.