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Katie and the Starry Night (Katie #1)
by James MayhewJoin Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! The stars in Vincent van Gogh's painting are so beautiful that Katie can't resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too? Will Katie be able to catch the stars before the gallery guard notices they've floated away? 'A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling' - Parents in Touch (Katie's Picture Show)This first introduction to Van Gogh features five of his most brilliant paintings: The Starry Night, Noon, Vincent's Chair, Fishing Boats on the Beach and The Olive Grove.Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?Katie's Picture ShowKatie and the ImpressionistsKatie and the Mona LisaKatie and the SunflowersKatie and the British ArtistsKatie and the Waterlily PondKatie and the Spanish PrincessKatie and the BathersKatie in LondonKatie's London ChristmasKatie in ScotlandKatie and the Dinosaurs
Katie and the Sunflowers (Katie)
by James MayhewJoin Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! Katie would love to grow her own flowers, so when she sees some seeds in Van Gogh's Sunflowers masterpiece she can't resist reaching in and grabbing some . . . Mimi, a little girl from a painting nearby, comes to help, but when Mimi's dog Zazou comes too disaster follows! 'A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling' - Parents in Touch (Katie's Picture Show)This art adventure features five famous post-impressionist paintings: Sunflowers and Cafe Terrace at Night by Vincent van Gogh, Breton Girls Dancing and Tahitian Pastorals by Paul Gauguin and Still Life, with Apples and Oranges by Paul Cezanne.Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?Katie's Picture ShowKatie and the ImpressionistsKatie and the Mona LisaKatie and the British ArtistsKatie and the Waterlily PondKatie and the Starry NightKatie and the Spanish PrincessKatie and the BathersKatie in LondonKatie's London ChristmasKatie in ScotlandKatie and the Dinosaurs
Katie and the Waterlily Pond: Make Art an Adventure! (Katie #1)
by James MayhewKatie desperately wants to win the art competition at the gallery. She just has to create a painting in the style of Monet. That should be easy . . . right? Wherever you find Katie, you'll find fun close behind!Learn all about Monet with Katie as she explores five fabulous masterpieces:In the Woods at GivernyBathers at La GrenouilléreThe Rue Montorguiel, ParisPath Through the PoppiesThe Waterlily Pond
Katie for President
by Martha TollesKatie Hart is convinced by her friends Sarah Lou, Jody, Mary and Diane to run for Class President against none other than Lynne, who's one of the Elm Girls! But does she really have stand a chance against the Elm Garden crowd who've been running things for like forever?
Katie in Scotland (Katie)
by James MayhewDiscover the sights of Scotland with this classic Katie picture book.With so much to see and do in Scotland, it's lucky that Katie, Jack and Grandma have a very special guide to show them the best spots. Join their fun-packed tour - with Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster! Landmarks featured include Glasgow's Kelingrove Park, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood, The Royal Mile, Scotland's National Gallery and Greyfriar's Bobby.'A delightful tale with superb illustrations' - The Scots Magazine
Katie the Catsitter #3: (A Graphic Novel) (Katie the Catsitter #3)
by Colleen AF VenableCalling all graphic novel fans! Get ready for sidekick training (and friendship drama!) with Katie the Catsitter in book 3 of the purr-fectly irresistible, bestselling middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats)! &“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.&” --The New York TimesWhat&’s better than BFFs? Super sidekick BFFs! Katie can&’t wait to have Beth join her for sidekick training! Until . . . it turns out Beth might be a way better sidekick than Katie! And now Beth and Marie are hanging out all the time, Jess is acting super weird, and Katie still needs to tell her mom about being a sidekick. Oh yeah, and giant robots are attacking the city. So. That&’s not great.Can Katie and 217 super-unusual cats work together to save the city (and seventh grade)? Or is Katie about to be in super trouble? Bonus: includes instructions to make your own friendship bracelet! Looking for more cats and more fun?! Don't miss Katie the Catsitter and Katie the Catsitter: Best Friends for Never!
Katie the Catsitter (Katie the Catsitter #1)
by Colleen AF VenableCalling all Raina Telgemeier fans! Introducing an irresistible new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats!)--perfect for fans of Guts, Awkward and Real Friends (not to mention anyone who loves cats!)Katie is dreading the boring summer ahead while her best friends are all away at camp--something that's way out of Katie and her mom's budget, UNLESS Katie can figure out a way to earn the money for camp herself. But when Katie gets a job catsitting for her mysterious upstairs neighbor, life get interesting. First, Madeline has 217 cats (!) and they're not exactly . . . normal cats. Also, why is Madeline always out EXACTLY when the city's most notorious villain commits crimes?! Is it possible that Katie's upstairs neighbor is really a super villain? Can Katie wrangle a whole lot of wayward cats, save a best friendship (why is Beth barely writing back? And who's this boy she keeps talking about?!), AND crack the biggest story in the city's history? Some heroes have capes . . . Katie has cats!
Katie the Catsitter 4: (A Graphic Novel) (Katie the Catsitter #4)
by Colleen AF VenableKatie the Catsitter is back with her next adventure, and this time she may need the help of an . . . elephant? This irresistibly fun, bestselling, girl—and cat—power graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Sweet Valley Twins and the Babysitters Club!"A little evil and a whole lotta fun." --Kirkus ReviewsWANTED: TOP SECRET PLANKatie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she's ready to spring into action! She'll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!)Bonus: Don't miss the Which Cat Are You Quiz inside!
Katie the Catsitter Book 2: Best Friends for Never (Katie the Catsitter #2)
by Colleen AF VenableCalling all Raina Telgemeier fans! It's back to school for Katie the Catsitter in this purr-fectly irresistible graphic novel series about friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats)!Katie loves skating with the Wheelas and the fact that she&’s officially a superhero sidekick. But now that school&’s starting, everything&’s changing. The Mousetress is getting blamed for things Katie knows she didn&’t do. Sidekick training is NOT as exciting as she&’d hoped. Katie&’s best friend Beth is back in town and Beth&’s new boyfriend is always hanging around (ugh!). Not to mention that all of Katie&’s friends are mad at her. Fixing this will be harder than any skateboarding trick. But with the help of 217 slightly out of the ordinary cats, Katie&’s going to try!Can she clear the Mousestress&’s name, uncover the real supervillain, and become the sidekick (and the friend) she&’s always dreamed of being?Don't miss more Katie the Catsitters—Katie the Catsitter 1 and Katie the Catsitter 3: Secrets and Sidekicks!&“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.&” –The New York Times
Katie the Kitten (Little Golden Book)
by Kathryn Jackson Byron JacksonBack in print after more than 60 years, a heartwarming tale for today's kitten-loving kids—from the author of the iconic Little Golden Books Tawny Scrawny Lion and The Saggy Baggy Elephant!First published in 1949—and now finally back in print—this charming story about a kitten beginning to make her way around the house will become a family favorite. Breathtaking artwork by Alice and Martin Provensen, who also illustrated The Color Kittens, has been lovingly restored for this edition.
Katie's Baby-sitting Job
by Martha TollesKatie thought baby-sitting would be fun! Katie was thrilled when Mrs. Stellan called and asked her to baby-sit for the evening. She had never done any babysitting before, but she was sure she could take care of four-year-old Annie. After all, Katie had watched her brother plenty of times. This would give her some real job experience — and she'd be paid for it, too! But Katie's first baby-sitting job doesn't turn out the way she'd planned. Something is missing from the Stellans' house, and though it wasn't her fault, Katie's sure everybody's blaming her. It's bad enough that hardly anyone believes her—but now mean Michelle is telling everyone at school what happened. Katie knows she's got to get to the bottom of the mystery soon. Because if she doesn't, she may never be hired as a baby-sitter again!"
Katie's Beverly Hills Friend (Girl Talk #43)
by L. E. Blair[From the back cover:] "Best friends stay friends forever, right? Katie's very excited when her friend Erica Dunn, who now lives in Beverly Hills, comes back to Acorn Falls to visit. Before Erica moved away, she and Katie were best friends who did everything together. Now that Erica's back, she seems like a completely different person. She only seems interested in impressing obnoxious Stacy the Great--or is it just Katie's imagination?" Once you get to know Sabrina, Allison, Katie and Randy you'll want to get in on all of their girl talk. There are over 30 more books in the Girl Talk series in the Bookshare Collection so you can start from the beginning with book #1, Welcome to Junior High, and continue with: #2 Face Off!, #3 The New You, #4 Rebel Rebel, #5 It's All in the Stars, #6 The Ghost of Eagle Mountain, #7 Odd Couple, #8 Stealing The Show, #9 Peer Pressure, #10 Falling in Like, #11 Mixed Feelings, #12 Drummer Girl, #13 The Winning Team, #14 Earth Alert!, #15 On The Air, #16 Here Comes The Bride, #17 Star Quality, #18 Keeping The Beat, #19 Family Affair, #20 Rockin' Class Trip, #21 Baby Talk, #22 Problem Dad, #23 House Party, #24 Cousins, #25 Horse Fever, #26 Beauty Queens, #27 Perfect Match, #28 Center Stage, #29 Family Rules, #30 The Bookshop Mystery, #31 It's A Scream!, #32 Katie's Close Call, #33 Randy and the Perfect Boy, #34 Shape Up, Allison, #35 Katie and Sabrina's Big Competition, # 36 Sabrina and the Calf-Raising Disaster, #37 Randy's Big Dream. #38, Allison To the Rescue, #39 Katie and the Impossible Cousins. #40 Sabrina Wins Big, #41 Randy and the Great Canoe Race, and Allison's Baby-sitting Adventure. More Girl Talk books are on the way.
Katie's Close Call (Girl Talk #32)
by L. E. Blair[From the back cover:] "Emergency! Katie is excited when she gets a chance to coach a peewee hockey team. She's doubly thrilled when she finds out that her stepbrother Michel and cute Scottie Silver will be coaching the team with her. But just before the team's first big game, Katie finds herself in a life-or-death situation!" Once you get to know Sabrina, Allison, Katie and Randy you'll want to get in on all of their girl talk. There are more than 30 more books in the Girl Talk series in the Bookshare Collection so you can start from the beginning with book #1, Welcome to Junior High, and continue with: #2 Face Off!, #3 The New You, #4 Rebel Rebel, #5 It's All in the Stars, #6 The Ghost of Eagle Mountain, #7 Odd Couple, #8 Stealing The Show, #9 Peer Pressure, #10 Falling in Like, #11 Mixed Feelings, #12 Drummer Girl, #13 The Winning Team, #14 Earth Alert!, #15 On The Air, #16 Here Comes The Bride, #17 Star Quality, #18 Keeping The Beat, #19 Family Affair, #20 Rockin' Class Trip, #21 Baby Talk, #22 Problem Dad, #23 House Party, #24 Cousins, #25 Horse Fever, #26 Beauty Queens, #27 Perfect Match, #28 Center Stage, #29 Family Rules, #30 The Bookshop Mystery and #31 It's A Scream!. More Girl Talk books are on the way.
Katie's Dating Tips (The Fabulous Five #12)
by Betsy HaynesWILL KATIE'S TIPS FOR DATING BACKFIRE? Jana Morgan, Melanie Edwards, Beth Barry, Christie Winchell, Katie Shannon... they're The Fabulous Five. They started out as a club whose secret purpose was to keep up with snobby Taffy Sinclair. Now these five best friends are in the seventh grade--are they ready for the ups and downs of junior high? When Katie Shannon notices that her mother has been spending more and more time at home alone, she's determined to put some excitement into her mother's life. And when Mrs. Shannon begins teaching a course at Wakeman Junior High, Katie gets her chance. She gives her mother all kinds of tips about dating, and soon Mrs. Shannon has a date with an English teacher from school. But will he turn out to be Mr. Right...or all wrong?
Katie's Friends and Neighbors (Katie Woo's Neighborhood)
by Fran ManushkinKatie Woo’s neighborhood is full of great people who make great friends! From Mr. Kenji, who’s training to be a nurse, to Miss Bliss, the neighborhood’s super-duper librarian, Katie’s neighbors all work together to make their neighborhood a wonderful place to live. Visit Katie’s friends and neighbors in this early chapter book by Fran Manushkin.
Katie's London Christmas (Katie #1)
by James MayhewDiscover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book.When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one and only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents and be back in time for Christmas morning? 'Wonderful ... magical ... the foiled cover and magical illustrations of London in all her festive glory make this book the perfect Christmas gift' - Parents in Touch.
Katie's Lucky Birthday (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level J)
by Fran ManushkinKatie is happy to be the person of the day when she celebrates her birthday at school. But when she realizes that her friend Pedro's birthday is in August, she wants to find a way to share her birthday with him. Come celebrate with the lucky birthday girl, Katie Woo!
Katie's Midnight Ride
by C. A. ForsythKatie plans to win the junior girls' barrel race at her Alberta town's Heritage Days Rodeo. She has a good chance on her fast, sure-footed trail horse Fudge. As the day approaches, however, her older brother John claims he needs to ride Fudge, and their parents back him up. Katie scrambles to locate another mount. When she finally finds an all-black horse named Midnight, some are convinced he's bad luck. Katie aims to prove them wrong. Katie's Midnight Ride captures all the excitement of rodeo riding in an appealing story about a girl who learns to stand up for herself.
Katie's New Recipe
by Coco SimonKatie's long-lost father is finally reaching out--but is she ready for the reunion?For as long as Katie can remember, it's just been her and her mom. But that's about to change. First her mom gets a boyfriend. And then Katie gets an email from her dad, whom she's never met, saying he wants to get together. Katie's not sure she's ready for so much change in her life. With so much happening at once, Katie's counting on her friends in the Cupcake Club to help her find the sweet side of what seems like a sticky situation.
Katie's New Recipe
by Coco SimonKatie's long-lost father is finally reaching out--but is she ready for the reunion?For as long as Katie can remember, it's just been her and her mom. But that's about to change. First her mom gets a boyfriend. And then Katie gets an email from her dad, whom she's never met, saying he wants to get together. Katie's not sure she's ready for so much change in her life. With so much happening at once, Katie's counting on her friends in the Cupcake Club to help her find the sweet side of what seems like a sticky situation.
Katie's Picture Show (Katie)
by James MayhewKatie's Picture Show was originally published in 1989 and has captured the imagination and hearts of budding art lovers for a quarter of a century. Now, Orchard Books proudly presents this new edition to celebrate this classic story's 25th birthday. Completely reillustrated throughout, and with a beautiful new cover look, this book will enchant Katie fans, new and old. My daughter was entranced. She demanded endless readings - The Times Join Katie as she visits the gallery for the first time with Grandma and discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her! Join the ever-curious Katie as she discovers that art can be fantastic fun - particularly when you step into the world inside the frame . . .The five masterpieces featured are:The Hay Wain by John ConstableMadame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique IngresLes Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste RenoirTropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri RousseauDynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich
Katie's Trunk
by Ann Warren Turner Ronald HimlerKatie, whose family is not sympathetic to the rebel soldiers during the American Revolution, hides under the clothes in her mother's wedding trunk when they invade her home. Image Descriptions Present.
Katie's Vet Loves Pets (Katie Woo's Neighborhood)
by Fran ManushkinWhen Katie finds a sick kitten, she simply must help! She asks Dad to take the kitty for a trip to Dr. Wong's vet clinic. Dr. Wong helps animals of all shapes and sizes, from parrots that won't talk to iguanas that won't eat. Can he help the stray kitty too? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.
Katie, Batter Up!
by Coco SimonA sporty addition to a sweet tween series that's all about friendship--and cupcakes, of course!Katie's Cupcake Club friends all have other activities besides making cupcakes: Mia and Alexis are on the soccer team and Emma plays the flute. Katie sets out to find her extracurricular niche and soon she's dribbling, passing, and catching. Sure, Katie can whip up a great cupcake--but can she cook on the field too? When Katie tries out and makes the softball team it's batter up....But instead of swinging away, she gets nervous during games. What if she makes a mistake? What if they lose? Is this the kind of batter Katie really wants to be dealing with? Katie starts to figure out that doing what you love always makes the batter sweeter.
Katie, Batter Up!
by Coco SimonA sporty addition to a sweet tween series that's all about friendship--and cupcakes, of course! <p><p> Katie's Cupcake Club friends all have other activities besides making cupcakes: Mia and Alexis are on the soccer team and Emma plays the flute. Katie sets out to find her extracurricular niche and soon she's dribbling, passing, and catching. Sure, Katie can whip up a great cupcake--but can she cook on the field too? <p> When Katie tries out and makes the softball team it's batter up....But instead of swinging away, she gets nervous during games. What if she makes a mistake? What if they lose? Is this the kind of batter Katie really wants to be dealing with? Katie starts to figure out that doing what you love always makes the batter sweeter.