A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras use science experiments to help a monster with a problem.

Monsters and Mold

During an unexpected snow storm causes trouble for the magical creatures of the forest, Zoey and Sassafras have problems while rescuing some trapped caterfly eggs.

Caterflies and Ice

A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras, use science experiments to help a local stream and magical merhorses.

Merhorses and Bubbles

In the seventh book, Zoey and Sassafras are excited to enjoy their summer with their magical friends. But . . . why is everyone so grumpy? A bunch of bad days one after the other lead Zoey to suspect that something more is afoot. It's up to Zoey and Sassafras to solve the mystery before they end up with one bummer of a summer! Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

Grumplets and Pests

Pip shows up with a new look that's just as surprising to him as it is to Zoey and Sassafras. When they retrace Pip's steps in the forest, they see another magical friend change right before their eyes.

Wishypoofs and Hiccups