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Katie and the Cupcake War
by Coco SimonKatie finds the courage to face off with a former friend in this addition to Spotlight's sweet treat of a tween series.Katie and Callie used to be best friends--until Callie ditched Katie so she could join the Popular Girls Club. And even though Katie is now very happy with her Cupcake Club friends, Callie's mean move still bothers her. Finally, Katie finds a way to confront Callie...but it's going to take lots of sweet-talking to repair the friendship.
Katie and the Cupcake War
by Coco SimonKatie finds the courage to face off with a former friend in this addition to Spotlight's sweet treat of a tween series.Katie and Callie used to be best friends--until Callie ditched Katie so she could join the Popular Girls Club. And even though Katie is now very happy with her Cupcake Club friends, Callie's mean move still bothers her. Finally, Katie finds a way to confront Callie...but it's going to take lots of sweet-talking to repair the friendship.
Katie and the Cupcake War
by Coco SimonKatie finds the courage to face off with a former friend in this addition to Spotlight's sweet treat of a tween series.Katie and Callie used to be best friends--until Callie ditched Katie so she could join the Popular Girls Club. And even though Katie is now very happy with her Cupcake Club friends, Callie's mean move still bothers her. Finally, Katie finds a way to confront Callie...but it's going to take lots of sweet-talking to repair the friendship.
Katie and the Mustang #3
by Kathleen DueyKatie knows she has come too far to give up. Taken under the Kylers' wing, she stays close to the Mustang and clings to her dream of finding her uncle. Then a particularly bad river crossing leaves their guide crippled and their group diminished. Knowing that there is strength in numbers, they join forces with a traveling circus troupe, and somehow make it to Fort Laramie.
Katie and the Mustang #4
by Kathleen DueyWith trepidation, Katie continues Westward with the Kylers. The mountainous terrain makes for difficult traveling, and they arrive in Oregon shortly before the winter snows hit. While the Kylers and the others begin the search for land, Katie's worst fears are confirmed. Her uncle is not there. Then she realizes that she has brought the Mustang home, and she cannot keep him with her anymore. Left with no family and without the Mustang to rely on, Katie must find her own way. . .
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'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, 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.
Katt Loves Dogg (Katt vs. Dogg #2)
by James Patterson Chris GrabensteinIn this funny and paw-some story, lifelong rivals Molly and Oscar are forced to team up and brave the great outdoors and help their families before it&’s too late. Wilderness adventurers and expert trackers Molly the katt and Oscar the dogg go camping with their families: parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles. One big reunion! It would be fun if there weren't so many rules to follow at the campsite. ATTENTION KATTS AND DOGGS: No crossing the border, or you'll be asked to leave the Eastern Wilderness Reserve. If you're still alive.Molly and Oscar must outsmart the rule-makers when they discover that their katt and dogg cousins have run away together—for reasons only Molly and Oscar will understand. Now the clever pair must find and warn their cousins before all four of them are in need of a serious rescue mission.
Katt vs. Dogg
by James Patterson Chris Grabenstein Anuki LopezFor anyone who loves cats, dogs (or both!), James Patterson's most pawsome story ever is set in a society defined by the oldest rivalry in the world: katts versus doggs! <P><P>Oscar is a happy dogg---a rambunctious kid who loves being a Dogg Scout. Thanks to his family, he knows that snobby katts are good for nothing but chasing up trees. <P><P>Molly is a clever katt who just knows she's destined for fame and fortune as an actress. She comes from a family of well-bred katts who despise drooly, disgusting doggs! <P><P>For their whole lives, Oscar and Molly have been told that katts and dogs hate each other. One day, they each get hopelessly lost in the woods, but those lifelong prejudices flare up when they cross paths. Slowly, they realize that the only way to survive and find their way home is to...work together?! <P><P>Yeah, that's not going to happen! <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Katy No-Pocket Bilingual
by H. A. Rey Emmy PayneKaty Kangaroo is sad because she has no pocket in which to carry her son, Freddy. While all the other kangaroo children ride comfortably in their mothers' pockets, poor Freddy has to walk. This makes Freddy sad, too, and tired! But one day Katy has an idea: why not find out how other animals carry their babies? She asks crocodiles, monkeys, and birds how they carry their children, but none of their methods seems to work. Finally, when the wise old owl suggests a plan, Katy and Freddy take off for the big city. There she finds enough pockets to carry Freddy and all of his friends!
Katy and the Big Snow
by Virginia Lee BurtonKaty, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs.
Katy no tiene bolsa
by H. A. Rey Emmy PayneKaty's distress at being a kangaroo with no pouch is quickly remedied by a kindly construction worker.
Katy's Champion Pony: Katy's Exmoor Ponies 2
by Victoria EveleighKaty is very proud of her pony, Trifle, and is sure that they will win lots of rosettes together - just as soon as Trifle learns to behave at shows! Little does she know that there are much bigger challenges in store for them. Will Katy and Trifle have what it takes to become true champions?
Katy's Pony Challenge: Katy's Exmoor Ponies 4 (Katy's Ponies Ser.)
by Victoria EveleighThe fourth heartwarming story in Victoria Eveleigh's KATY'S EXMOOR PONIES series, perfect for fans of pony and animal stories, Pippa Funnell, Stacy Gregg and Lauren St John.Katy's life has never been busier. What with riding Jacko, keeping Trifle in shape and trying to tame her cheeky foal, Tinkerbell, Katy certainly has her hands full! New neighbour, James, is eager to help but doesn't always seem to save Katy much time! Things are just as hectic for her best friend, Alice, who has a brilliant and demanding show jumping pony. So when Katy hears about a new sport called horse agility, she wonders if it could help her solve all kinds of problems . . .
Katy's Pony Surprise: Katy's Exmoor Ponies 3
by Victoria EveleighKaty loves riding her pony, Trifle, and the two of them are constantly performing and showing off their new skills to Katy's family. But Trifle is full of surprises, and even Katy isn't prepared for the discovery in store for her at Christmas time . . .
Katy's Wild Foal: Katy's Exmoor Ponies 1
by Victoria EveleighKaty's birthday doesn't feel very special, until she discovers a tiny newborn foal on the moor. It walks right up to her with wobbly steps, and Katy is spellbound. As she reaches out and touches its forehead, Katy longs for the foal to be hers. But how will she ever persuade her family?
Kawhi Leonard: Pro Basketball Champion (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports)
by Shane FrederickKawhi 'the Klaw' Leonard is a well-known name in basketball. At a towering height of 6 feet, 7 inches, Leonard is one of the most dominant defenders in the NBA. Leonard was just 20 years old when he was first drafted in the NBA. Since then he has had many triumphs and has helped lead his teams to greatness. Discover more about Leonard's career highlights in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.
Kay's Anatomy: A Complete (and Completely Disgusting) Guide to the Human Body
by Adam KayThis complete (and completely gross) guide to the human body is the hilarious debut nonfiction children's book from world-wide multi-million bestselling author and former doctor Adam Kay! Do you ever think about your body and how it works? Like really, really think about it? The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well...pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is weird, your math teacher's is even weirder. This book is going to tell you what's actually going on in there, and answer the really important questions, like:Are boogers safe to eat? Look, if your nose is going to all that effort of creating a snack, the least we can do is check out its nutritional value. (Yes, they're safe. Chew away!)And how much of your life will you spend on the toilet? About a year—so bring a good book. (I recommend this one.) Sit back, relax, put on some rubber gloves, and let a doctor take you on (slightly repulsive) tour of your insides. Welcome to Kay's Anatomy*. *A fancy word for your body. See, you're learning already.
Kaya Rides to the Rescue (Step into Reading)
by Emma Carlson BerneAmerican Girl® Kaya™ and her horse go on an adventure in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in pre-colonial America—and includes a bonus pull-out poster!Kaya is a Nez Perce girl who takes pride in helping out and supporting the tribe—and also in her beloved horse, Steps High. But when she chooses racing her horse over family responsibilities, Kaya has to prove herself to earn her tribe&’s respect. Kaya&’s story of adventure in the wilderness is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a Native American girl in 1764 in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8, this storybook includes a pull-out poster! This exciting Step into Reading is based on an American Girl story by Janet Shaw. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. Introduced in 1986, American Girl&’s flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country. Look out for these other great books: • Samantha Helps a Friend (American Girl) 9780593381878 • Freedom for Addy (American Girl) 9780593381915 • Molly&’s Christmas Surprise (American Girl) 9780593381960
Kaya of the Ocean
by Gloria L. HuangAnxious thirteen-year-old Kaya has always been afraid of everything—but when she learns she is the descendant of a Chinese water goddess, she&’ll have to master herself to master her powers!On the surface, thirteen-year-old Kaya leads a charmed life. She lives in beautiful, beachy Lihiwai. She has ride-or-die best friends. She&’s ultrasmart and killing it at school. She even works with a super-cute boy at her parents&’ restaurant.But she also has anxiety—serious anxiety, the kind that makes you scratch and pick—and she&’s always had bad luck around the ocean. It&’s hard to enjoy Hawaiian beaches when you&’ve almost drowned more than once.But as stranger and stranger things happen to Kaya around the sea, she realizes that—wanted or not—she has a special connection to it. Waves rise when she&’s angry. Surf smooths when she&’s calm. Fish come when she calls them. And when she learns the truth about her family and her divine ancestor, Mazu, she knows that she will need to connect with her most difficult emotions ASAP—or her potent powers may become dangerous to the people she loves.Kaya of the Ocean is an exciting, fresh, and beautiful middle-grade fantasy about embracing who you really are. This heartfelt adventure of sun, surf, and sand touches on mental health, the immigrant experience, and the complexities of growing up.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionAn ABA Indies Introduce Selection"[A] fantastical debut."—Kirkus Reviews