Marya Khan and the fabulous jasmine garden
(Book)

With a brother in fifth grade and a sister in middle school, eight-year-old Marya finds it hard to be the youngest child, particularly when her father affectionately calls her "my baby girl." At school, her class is given responsibility for creating a school garden, and she volunteers to lead the project. So does her next-door neighbor Alexa, who continually tries to befriend Marya but succeeds only in annoying her. Then their teacher appoints them as coleaders. While the garden project has its ups and downs, Marya can't help noticing Alexa's strengths, and, gradually, she lets go of her long-standing hostility. Through interactions with her teacher, classmates, and family members, Marya learns that leadership is "more than just bossing everyone around."

Ages 6 to 9.,Amulet Books.