Selena Collection

Junior Reeder: Special Guide 70th Anniversary Thumbuddy

Junior is the younger brother of Thumbuddy Ima Reeder. When they got copies of the first Junior Guide, as it was called in 1953, they thought the magazine was "peachy keen"!

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Elbert Feinstein

A former student of the genius physicist You-Know-Who, Elbert is carrying on the tradition of brilliant thinking, wild-looking hair, and a mustache that would make his former mentor proud.

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Baby-Faith Nelson

This little cutie doesn't know much about God yet but is eager to learn!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

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