Books by Judy Katschke

The Beatles: A Little Golden Book Biography

by Judy Katschke

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest bands of all time—The Beatles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about The Beatles—four friends from Liverpool who became the best-selling music act of all time—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans of the Fab Four. Experience Beatlemania all over again when reading about the band—from their humble beginnings to their unforgettable arrival in the U.S.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
• Willie Nelson
• Beyoncé
• Dolly Parton
• Taylor Swift
• Tony Bennett

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Martha Stewart: A Little Golden Book Biography

by Judy Katschke

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Martha Stewart—America's first woman billionaire who built her own home goods and multimedia business. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about Martha Stewart—the expert on all things related to cooking, crafting, gardening, and cleaning—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
• Lucille Ball
• Oprah Winfrey
• Iris Apfel
• Bob Ross
• Rita Moreno

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Karate Kangaroos (Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins) (Little Golden Book)

by Judy Katschke

This Little Golden Book, based on an episode of Disney Junior's Doc McStuffins, is perfect for boys and girls ages 2 to 5. Who can figure out why a toy from the Karate Kangaroo game keeps falling over? Doc McStuffins can!

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The Imaginary Okapi (Disney Junior: The Lion Guard) (Little Golden Book)

by Judy Katschke

A new Little Golden Book starring Disney Junior's The Lion Guard!

Children ages 2 to 5 will roar with delight when they get this Little Golden Book retelling an episode of the hit Disney Junior series The Lion Guard. Beshte discovers an okapi—a shy animal that looks like a cross between a zebra and a giraffe. He hides whenever the rest of the Guard come by so they assume Beshte made up an imaginary friend. But now the okapi is being chased by a leopard! Can the Lion Guard protect him?

The Lion Guard animated series continues the tradition of epic storytelling from The Lion King films. Every episode of The Lion Guard features a winning combination of compelling stories, relatable characters, humor, and heart.

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Game Night (Disney Junior Vampirina) (Little Golden Book)

by Judy Katschke

A ghoulishly funny Little Golden Book based on the new Disney Junior show Vampirina!

Vee invites her friends Bridget and Poppy over for game night. But will her human friends enjoy her vampire game as much as she does? Children ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book, which retells an episode of the Disney Junior series Vampirina.

Vampirina is a show that celebrates differences and all that it means to be the kid--or vampire--who dances to the beat of his or her own drum.

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Royal Vacation (Disney Elena of Avalor) (Little Golden Book)

by Judy Katschke

A new Little Golden Book starring Disney’s newest princess—Elena of Avalor!

Princess Elena stars in a Little Golden Book based on an episode of the hit Disney Channel animated series Elena of Avalor. Children ages 2 to 5 will love this exciting story in which Elena helps rescue some sea creatures while on vacation—and she learns that not all royals think and act as she does. The Elena of Avalor series focuses on culturally connected storytelling inspired by diverse Latin cultures, as well as themes of leadership including thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion. With help from her family and friends—and a little magic—Elena will learn to rule as crown princess and face the adventures that lie ahead.

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Bonnie's First Day of School (Disney/Pixar Toy Story 4) (Pictureback(R))

by Judy Katschke

This exciting full-color storybook with stickers and cardstock press-out characters from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 about Bonnie and Forky's first day of kindergarten makes a perfect back-to-school read for fans of the movie!

Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 opened a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the Toy Story gang. Kids ages 3-7 will love this all new classroom adventure with Bonnie and Forky, including fun stickers and interactive press-out characters!

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Island of Youth (Disney Elena of Avalor) (Little Golden Book)

by Judy Katschke

This new Little Golden Book stars Disney Channel's Elena of Avalor!

Princess Elena stars in a Little Golden Book based on an episode of the hit Disney Channel animated series, Elena of Avalor. Children ages 2 to 5 will love this exciting story in which Elena and her cousin find the Fountain of Youth on a magical island.

The Elena of Avalor series focuses on culturally connected storytelling inspired by diverse Latin cultures, as well as themes of leadership including thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion. With help from her family and friends--and a little magic--Elena will learn to rule as crown princess and face the adventures that lie ahead. Elena is ready to rule!

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Sink or Swim: Exploring Schools of Fish: A Branches Book (The Magic School Bus Rides Again) (1)

by Judy Katschke

The Magic School Bus is back and in the Branches line!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Seatbelts, everyone! The Magic School Bus is back and ready to ride again. Professor Frizzle's kid sister Fiona might be the new teacher at Walkerville Elementary, but she's got the same old motto: take chances, make mistakes, and get messy! When the class decides to go to Hawaii for their latest fieldtrip, they think they're in for rest, relaxation, and riding the waves. But when Wanda tries to save an endangered fish from a giant shark, its Wanda that needs saving. Luckily her own class learns something from a totally different type of school--fish!

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Pony Swim (6) (Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn)

by Judy Katschke

The Dunlaps prepare to host a respected travel writer during the busiest time of the year in this sixth book of a chapter book series inspired by Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague.

It’s the week of the annual pony swim and Willa and Ben are excited! Misty Inn is fully booked for the days leading up to the swim and the auction of the foals, which takes place the following day. As if the island’s biggest event isn’t exciting enough, the Dunlaps get news that a travel critic/writer will be staying at the inn during that week. The kids are determined to show the special guest just how nice Misty Inn can be, but will they be able to prove it when they don’t even know who the critic is?

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A Forever Friend (5) (Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn)

by Judy Katschke

Willa’s best friend from Chicago comes for a visit in this fifth book of a chapter book series inspired by Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague.

Misty Inn is up and running, and the Dunlaps have a full house. Willa is thrilled that Kate, her best friend from Chicago, is going to come to Chincoteague for a visit. But it’s been a whole year since they’ve seen each other, and Willa soon realizes their friendship is not as easy as it had once been. Adding to the tension is the fact that a Chincoteague friend, Sarah Starling, is away at camp for the week, not to mention the fact that Ben seems to disappear early in the morning and not show up again until dinner. So Willa is on her own to figure out how to start anew with her oldest friend.

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Phonics Comics: The Far Out Fairies

by Judy Katschke

Uses a comic book format to present three phonics-based stories featuring fairies who grant wishes that go awry.

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Willa's Butterfly Ballet (American Girl WellieWishers: Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

by Judy Katschke

A Level 2 beginning reader based on the bestselling WellieWishers characters by American Girl and the charming animated series on Amazon. Includes a paper doll of Willa with clothes and accessories!

There are some new butterflies in the garden! The WellieWishers make special wings and prepare a dance for them. But Willa's wings get muddy and broken. How will she welcome the butterflies now?

This Level 2 beginning reader is based on the bestselling American Girl WellieWishers characters and the charming animated series on Amazon. Includes a collectible paper doll of Willa to dress up!

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Monster Power: Exploring Renewable Energy: A Branches Book (The Magic School Bus Rides Again) (2)

by Judy Katschke

Hop aboard The Magic School Bus--again! MSB is back in a brand-new Netflix series.
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Seatbelts, everyone! The Magic School Bus is back and ready to ride again. Professor Frizzle's kid sister Fiona might be the new teacher at Walkerville Elementary, but she's got the same old motto: take chances, make mistakes, and get messy! She decides to take the class camping, but come night fall their tent grounds are pitch black. But Arnold's been watching a ton of scary movies and has been having trouble going to sleep at night. What will Arnold do without a night light? The class thinks fast and learns a ton about renewable energy.

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Carlos Gets the Sneezes

by Joanna Cole, Judy Katschke

Hop aboard The Magic School Bus--again! MSB is back in a brand-new Netflix series.

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Seatbelts, everyone! The Magic School Bus is back and ready to ride again. Professor Frizzle's kid sister Fiona might be the new teacher at Walkerville Elementary, but she's got the same old motto: take chances, make mistakes, and get messy! Carlos desperately wants a classroom pet and he's got the perfect idea-- a rat! But when Carlos can't stop sneezing, the class has to figure out what's going on, so they head straight to the source--his body!

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Barbra Streisand: A Little Golden Book Biography

by Judy Katschke

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about legendary music icon, Barbra Streisand. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about Barbra Streisand--the EGOT-winning singer, actress, and director, and star of Funny Girl and Hello, Dolly!--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:

  • Dolly Parton
  • Taylor Swift
  • Julie Andrews
  • Beyoncé

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