Books with author Kristen L. Depken

In her latest direct-to-DVD movie, Barbie is a teacher's assistant at the prestigious Buckinghurst Princess Prep School. But when mean Princess Tessa wants to take over, Barbie and her princess friends must find a way to stop her! Girls 3-7 will love this beautiful full-color Big Little Golden Book picturebook based on the latest Barbie direct-to-DVD movie, Barbie(TM): Princess Prep School!

TROLLS hits theaters everywhere on November 4, 2016!DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS is an irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music! From the genius creators of SHREK, TROLLS stars Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch.Together, this unlikely pair of Trolls must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known. This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 6!

The shy little kitten stars in her first-ever Christmas adventure, and her second Step into Reading book!Fans of the classic 1946 Little Golden Book The Shy Little Kitten (and its Step into Reading adaptation) will be thrilled to see Shy enjoying her first Christmas in this Step 1 Step into Reading book. Freshly illustrated in the style of the Little Golden Book, this sweet story about Shy and her siblings learning the meaning of Christmas is the perfect addition to the Step into Reading line. Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

A Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine! 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. 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.

An all-new Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine! When Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine accidentally bring home two mischievous ice sprites, the twin genies must return the sprites before their palace becomes a winter wonderland! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader based on Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine. A perfect holiday or winter read! 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. Boom Zahramay! Join the madcap, magical adventures of genie-in-training twin sisters Shimmer and Shine as they grant wishes for their best human friend Leah and show preschoolers that things are always better when you work together.