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Books with author Kristen L. Depken

  • I Can Be a Gymnast

    Kristen L. Depken

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 22, 2014)
    Children ages 4 to 6 love gymnastics, and they will love reading about Barbie as she competes at a gymnastics championship in this Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
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  • Let's Plant a Garden!

    Kristen L. Depken

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Spring into fun with BarbieTM in this brand-new Step into Reading leveled reader--plus stickers!Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader about BarbieTM, Chelsea, Stacie, Skipper and their adorable puppies as they plant their first vegetable garden! It's the perfect way to celebrate the spring season! Over 30 shimmery stickers add to the fun! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to the president, she knows that girls can do anything!
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  • Where's Woody?

    Kristen L. Depken, RH Disney

    Paperback (RH/Disney, Jan. 10, 2012)
    Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and all the toys from Disney/Pixar Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and Toy Story 3 star in this full-color pictureback storybook that features a flap to lift on every page. Kids ages 3 to 7 will love lifting the flaps again and again for toy-filled surprises!
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  • Barbie: I Can Be...A Baby Doctor

    Kristen L. Depken, Das Grup

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 8, 2013)
    Girls ages 4 to 6 love babies, and they will love reading about Barbie as she learns all about a baby doctor in this Step Into Reading leveled reader.
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  • Dinosaur Rescue!

    Kristen L. Depken, Random House

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 8, 2018)
    Relive the excitement of the blockbuster film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom—which opens to US audiences on June 22, 2018—with this exciting Step 3 leveled reader!Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom releases in theaters on June 22, 2018, bringing with it all the wonder, adventure, and thrills of one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history. This all-new motion picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs including Blue, the Velociraptor; Tyrannosaurus rex; and Mosasaurus—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before! This Step 3 Deluxe Step into Reading is a great way for beginning readers ages 5 to 8 to learn about their favorite dinosaurs from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom—and stickers add to the reading fun!Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is being directed by J. A. Bayona (The Impossible, A Monster Calls), with Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow serving as executive producers and Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley as producers.
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  • Save the Rainbow!

    Kristen L. Depken, Dave Aikins

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 3, 2018)
    A Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine--plus a glitter cover and stickers! When a sneezy bug causes Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine to get sick and sneeze uncontrollably, it's up to Leah to find the cure for her two favorite genies! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring a glitter cover and over 30 stickers. It's perfect for a read while sick at home--or anytime! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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  • Chase's Space Case

    Kristen L. Depken, Mike Jackson

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 5, 2016)
    Chase and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol have an out-of-this-world adventure when they help a lost alien find his spaceship. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader with a shiny cover and two sheets of shiny stickers. Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. This book is for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
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  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    Kristen L. Depken, Linda Karl

    Paperback (Square Fish, Sept. 9, 2014)
    Rudolph is a different kind of reindeer: he has a red nose that glows! When all the other reindeer laugh at him, Rudolph runs away. But when a big storm comes on Christmas Eve, Rudolph is the only one who can save Christmas.Based on the classic animated movie, this easy-to-read version of the familiar story is perfect for the holidays.
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  • Rubble to the Rescue!

    Kristen L. Depken, Mike Jackson

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 21, 2015)
    Rubble the puppy tries to be a superhero for a day, but finds he still needs a helping paw from the rest of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring a shiny cover and two sheets of shiny stickers. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
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  • Merry Christmas, Woody

    Kristen L. Depken, RH Disney

    Paperback (RH/Disney, Sept. 10, 2013)
    Ring in the holidays with Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and all the toys from Disney/Pixar Toy Story! This storybook with press-out ornaments will make a perfect stocking stuffer for children ages 3–7.
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  • The Poky Little Puppy Step into Reading

    Kristen L. Depken, Sue DiCicco

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 6, 2015)
    The Poky Little Puppy stars in his first Step into Reading book! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original Little Golden Book story The Poky Little Puppy for children just learning to read. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book, this simple, sweet story about a familiar puppy and his roly-poly, tumble-bumble adventures will inspire confidence in the newest readers. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
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  • The Shy Little Kitten

    Kristen L. Depken, Sue DiCicco

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 14, 2015)
    The Shy Little Kitten stars in her first Step into Reading book! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original Little Golden Book story The Shy Little Kitten, by Cathleen Schurr, for children just learning to read. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book brought to life by Gustaf Tenggren, this simple, sweet story about a shy kitten and the colorful friends she makes at a picnic is the perfect addition to the Step into Reading line.
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