Kathy Sattem Rygg: 8 books

Jack Holliday is learning all about St. Patrick's Day, from what makes Ireland so green to the best way to catch a leprechaun. But when Jack and his little brother, Peter, take a trip to the Emerald Isle, they find more than just a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. They learn something very clever about four-leaf clover.

Easter is just around the corner and Jack Holliday is curious why so many rabbits are in his yard. He learns the reason why from the Easter Bunny himself. But when all the rabbits suddenly disappear, it's up to Jack and his little brother, Peter, to free them all so they can escape to Easter.

The third-graders at Coyote Run Elementary thought the teacher's lounge is where teachers eat candy out of vending machines, watch TV and get to play video games. They didn't expect it to be a tropical island where they are kidnapped by pirates, a circus where they learn the flying trapeze, or a crime...

Jack Holliday has his first loose tooth and desperately wants it to come out by Thanksgiving so the Tooth Fairy will pay him a visit. A twist of fate answers his wish, and Jack and his little brother, Peter, find themselves in the middle of an exciting and unexpected adventure in which they spend Thanksgiving with the Tooth Fairy.

Jack Holliday can't wait for Christmas and especially can't wait to give Santa his wish list. But he also has lots of question for Santa. Just how does he fly around the whole world delivering presents in just one night? Luckily, Jack and his little brother, Peter, embark on an adventure on Christmas Eve that unlocks all of Santa Claus' secrets!

Jack Holliday's special day is finally here--his birthday! He celebrates by going to see the circus and wishing to some day be part of his favorite act: the tigers. Jack and his little brother, Peter, climb aboard the circus train, which takes them on their greatest adventure yet. Jack's wish comes true and he spends his birthday under the big top.

Jack Holliday is getting ready for Valentine's Day and learns about Cupid, the god of love, and his skill as an archer. Jack tries mastering a bow and arrow as well, only to face defeat. But as luck would have it, Jack and his little brother, Peter, are chosen by Cupid himself to compete in a very special type of archery contest, fulfilling both Jack's and Cupid's quest.

The mysterious Mr. K has a new third grade class at Coyote Run, and they’ve heard the rumors about what goes on in the teacher’s lounge. But when their first day of school isn’t what they expect, they demand to see some magic. As each student faces problems at school, they embark on outrageous...