Jack's friend Billie is away, so he plays with Alex instead. They have lots of fun together! But what will happen when Billie comes back and Jack is faced with The Playground Problem? This early reader series featuring Billie B. Brown's best friend, Jack, is full of down-to-earth, real-life, fun, and funny stories that boys can enjoy and relate to. With word art or illustrations on every second page and no huge blocks of text or intimidating words, they're perfect for newly independent readers.