Explore Margaret Sidney books at New West Press.

Margaret Sidney's Five Little Peppers stories follow a family whose affection and ingenuity help them meet difficult circumstances. Five Little Peppers and How They Grew begins the familiar household story, with Five Little Peppers Midway and Five Little Peppers Grown Up extending its course. Other volumes turn toward school, travel, particular children, and stories told within the family. This collection includes individual books and a series listing, allowing readers to follow the Peppers over time. Everyday work, sibling relationships, and shared pleasures remain important even as their circumstances change.

For shared reading, pause over a surprising choice, an unfamiliar word, or a change in a character's fortunes. These moments give children room to make predictions and explain what they notice. Independent readers can enjoy the story at their own pace, while families can return to favorite passages together. Browse the listed editions to plan a next chapter for your home library.