Books with author JUDY KATSCHKE

The Ice Age is ending and Manny, Sid, and Diego must travel to a distant valley to escape the oncoming flood. In their way are creatures of the deep, a tribe of Sid-worshipping mini-sloths, and some boiling geysers. Fortunately, the group gets some help from their new friends. Will this ever-expanding herd make it to the valley in time, or will the flood mean the end of the Ice Age as they know it?

Illustrations, jokes, and lots and lots of penguins fill the pages of this chapter book based on the movie The Penguins of Madagascar! The Penguins of Madagascar hits theaters on November 26, 2014, just in time for the holidays!As the leader of the penguins, Skipper goes on the adventure of a lifetime as he tries to save his friend Private, who’s been kidnapped by the dastardly Dr. Octavius Brine. Can Skipper rescue Private before Dr. Octavius Brine uses his “Medusa Serum” to steal the cuteness from all the penguins in the world? The Penguins of Madagascar fans will love getting Skipper’s side of the story in this fun-filled chapter book that includes black-and-white illustrations and hilarious jokes sprinkled throughout. © 2014 DreamWorks Animation, L.L.C

Based on the new movie from Warner Brothers!This movie novel is adapted from the new Warner Brothers movie Ant Bully. Lucas, the new kid on the block is picked on by the neighborhood bully, and in turn terrorizes the ant colony. The ants create a potion that shrinks Lucas to the size of an ant. They put him on trial, and find him guilty of crimes against the colony -- his sentence? To live and work as an ant! Lucas learns about teamwork and the importance of friendship as he faces enemies like killer wasps, toads, and worst of all the exterminator. In the end, Lucas saves the colony and is returned to his normal size.

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.

Surprise!What a blast! Ashley is having a sleepover--and Jennifer Dilber, the most popular girl in school, is coming! Ashley works super-hard to make sure her party will be perfect. She doesn't want any surprises. But she gets a big surprise when the girls play Truth or Dare--and Mary-Kate tells Jennifer an amazing secret. A secret she's never even told Ashley... Look inside for our photo scrapbook from the show!

Mary-Kate thought her twin sister Ashley would be her best friend forever. But now Ashley has a new best friend! Ashley's spending all her time with Nicole, and Mary-Kate feels totally left out. She has to get rid of Nicole -- and she knows just how to do it. She pretends to be Ashley and tells Nicole their friendship is over. It works. Everything's back to normal -- until Ashley finds out!

Too Cool for School?There's a new girl, Elise, at White Oak Academy--and Mary-Kate and Ashley think she's the coolest. That's why when she forms a new super-secret club and asks Mary-Kate and Ashley to join, they say yes.They're thrilled--until things start to go really wrong. None of Mary-Kate and Ashley's other friends are invited to join the club! And then Mary-Kate and Ashley find out that the kids in the club have a huge secret -- one that could get them into very big trouble!