Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang are best friends with one goal: to crack the code of popularity. Amy Ignatow’s hilarious debut novel introduces the intrepid fifth-graders, whose quest to understand popularity may not succeed in the ways they want, but will definitely succeed in keeping readers in stitches. Books for signing will be available for purchase from Pudd'nHead Books. This event features a visit from the Wimpy Kid Ice Cream Truck, free popsicles and a sneak peek at the next Diary of a Wimpy Kid book!

This program is designed especially for kids ages 9-11 who may be staying home alone for the first time or who need to learn more skills for parents to be comfortable leaving them home alone. Topics covered include handling the unexpected, stranger danger, simple first aid, storm safety, dealing with loneliness and boredom, trust and honesty. 9-10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Hospital Institute for Health Education, 222 South Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield. $15 per child ($10 for children of St. Luke's employees).

This program is designed especially for kids ages 9-11 who may be staying home alone for the first time or who need to learn more skills for parents to be comfortable leaving them home alone. Topics covered include handling the unexpected, stranger danger, simple first aid, storm safety, dealing with lonliness and boredom, trust and honesty. 9:30-11 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 16801 Baxter Road, Chesterfield. $15 per child ($10 for children of St. Luke's employees).

The semi-annual Cash & Carry Boutique Warehouse Sale has moved to Town and Country this year. The sale includes 14 St. Louis boutiques under one roof offering up to 75 percent off their merchandise. At 285 Lamp & Lantern Village, Town and Country. 3 Monkeys Children's Boutique, at 268 Lamp and Lantern Village, is offering 50 percent off storewide plus 60 percent off all swimsuits with no exclusions. Store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

More information: www.cashandcarrysale.com

Catch the finals of the St. Louis Kids Cover Kids 2010 Contest at this free Back-To-School Fashion Show at the Saint Louis Galleria! Our finalists will compete to see who will become our 2010 Cover Kid and appear on the cover of our Fall issue. Four finalists in each category (toddlers, kids, teens and adults) will walk the runway at the the 1 p.m. show (come early to enjoy live entertainment by Juggling Jeff!). All finalists will win a modeling contract with Menagerie Models. One finalist in each category will also win a professional photography shoot by St.