Books in Katy Duck series

Dancing diva Katy Duck is not happy about staying home with a new babysitter in this playful beginning reader.Dancing diva Katy Duck is none too pleased when her parents inform her that she will be staying home with a babysitter while they attend a party. Boo! Katy knows that parties are much more fun than staying home! But when Mrs. Duncan arrives, she shows Katy that spending time with the babysitter may be much more entertaining than she expected… With carefully worded, easy-to-read text and bright, friendly illustrations, this Level 1 Ready-to-Read is sure to keep beginning readers laughing!

Dancing diva Katy Duck and her new neighbor Ralph must find a way to play together in this all-new Level 1 Ready-to-Read!When Katy Duck and her family get new neighbors, Katy can hardly wait to show off her dance moves. She is ready to curtsy, twirl and leap! Tra-la-la. Quack, quack! But when Katy’s new neighbor turns out to be a rough-and-tumble boy named Ralph, this dancing duck diva starts to wonder if she and Ralph will ever be able to have fun TOGETHER when their interests are so far apart.This Level 1 beginning reader features sweet text from bestselling author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and charming illustrations from acclaimed illustrator Henry Cole.

Katy Duck fans will adore this value pack filled with six Ready-to-Read books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star!Katy Duck takes emerging readers on six humorous and heartfelt journeys from her dad’s workplace to her aunt’s wedding. These early readers feature sweet text from bestselling author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and bright, friendly illustrations from Henry Cole. Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: Starring Katy DuckKaty Duck Makes a FriendKaty Duck Meets the BabysitterKaty Duck and the Tip-Top Tap ShoesKaty Duck, Flower GirlKaty Duck Goes to Work

Katy Duck meets a new friend AND learns a new dance in this encouraging tale for beginning readers.Tip-top-tap!Tip-top-tap!There’s a new student in Mr. Tutu’s dance class! When dancing diva Katy Duck meets Alice, she thinks Alice has forgotten her ballet slippers! Instead, Alice is ready to make some noise in a pair of tip-top tap shoes! Together, Katy and Alice learn that sharing can be fun…and that there is always more to learn!With sweet text from bestselling author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and bright, friendly illustrations from Henry Cole, this encouraging Level 1 Ready-to-Read story is sure to be a favorite for beginning readers!

A story about shyness Meet Katy -- a feisty ballerina-in-the-making who loves to twirl like a leaf, stretch like a flower, and float like a swan. She's all dance, all the time -- until she faces the fear of dancing in front of everyone in her new ballet class at Mr. Tutu's School of Dance! Suddenly the once-bold Katy is overcome with a bad case of stage fright! What's a duck to do? Kids will relate to this fun, charming story about the shyness that can grip all of us at times...and our inner star that refuses to be denied!

Katy Duck has a secret admirer in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers.Roses are red, violets are blue,I’m glad to have a friend like you! Guess who? “Tra-la-la. Guess who?” said Katy Duck. “Who could my secret valentine be?” When Katy Duck receives a secret valentine filled with sparkly stars, she wonders who it could be from! With a little help from her friend Ralph, Katy makes the perfect card for her secret valentine...and discovers who it is! With sweet text from bestselling author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and bright, friendly illustrations from Henry Cole this Valentine’s Day-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story is sure to become a favorite for beginning readers.

The first six Katy Duck Level 1 Ready-to-Read stories are now available in this carry-along boxed set—perfect to take on the go!Beginning readers will love reading about how Katy Duck conquers her stage fright, makes a friend named Ralph, meets a new babysitter for the first time, tries out some tap shoes, shines as a flower girl, and has a fun day at work with her dad...all while dancing, of course! This charming collection includes Starring Katy Duck; Katy Duck Makes a Friend; Katy Duck Meets the Babysitter; Katy Duck and the Tip-Top Tap Shoes; Katy Duck, Flower Girl; and Katy Duck Goes to Work.

Katy Duck dances her way down the aisle at her aunt’s wedding in this cheerful story for beginning readers.When Katy Duck’s Aunt Ella decides to get married, she asks Katy to be the flower girl! Katy can hardly wait. She practices her “flower girl” moves: swaying like a daffodil in the wind, stretching like a tulip in the sun. But then Katy learns that instead of dancing as a flower, she will be tossing petals at the wedding. So she decides to turn her supporting act into more of a starring role! With sweet text from bestselling author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and bright, friendly illustrations from Henry Cole, this uplifting Level 1 Ready-to-Read story is sure to become a favorite for beginning readers!

Katy Duck goes trick-or-treating in this Halloween-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers.“Tra-la-la. Quack! Quack!I will be a magicaldancing unicorn!”Katy galloped.She twirled.“No one will have a costumelike this,” she said. And no one does have a costume like hers, but when Katy sees Alice Duck dressed up in a shimmery, glimmery outfit, Katy wishes she was shimmery and glimmery, too! Suddenly, trick-or-treating doesn’t sound so fun. But with a little help from Alice and Ralph, Katy realizes that her costume is still very special. And besides, she can be shimmery and glimmery next year! With sweet text from bestselling author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and bright, friendly illustrations from Henry Cole, this Halloween-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story is sure to become a favorite for beginning readers.

Join Katy Duck- a feisty ballerina-in-the-making who loves to twirl like a leaf, strech like a flower, and float like a swan. Young readers will relate as Katy learns important first lessons. From tackling shyness at dance class to learning to share the spotlight with her baby brother, Emmett, this dancing diva of a duck is a perfect companion for preschoolers. This 8 x 8 paperback has 24 pages.

Meet Katy Duck, a sometimes shy, sometimes brave, not-so-ordinary duck, whose determination and can-do spirit always seems to wing doubts in the opposite direction. Toddlers will relate to Katy's befuddlements, mishaps, and triumphs as she learns to make new friends, stand on her own two feet, and try new things--all of which can be daunting and exhilirating for this age group. In this third adventure in the Katy Duck series, this dancing duck learns an important lesson about consideration. Katy's aunt sends her the perfect dance star accessory--a new, pink boa! But as Katy puts herself "center stage," this dance diva learns that doing what she wants may not be what's best for everyone. Perfect for the toddlers, this board book comes with rounded corners.

Katy Duck dreams of dancing on a great stage with lights, costumes, and, of course, lots of applause. She practices and practices for her big recital, but when the curtain opens, Katy sees that there’s a great big audience. Suddenly, this dancing duck has a classic case of stage fright! Is it too late, or will Katy Duck realize she can shine center stage? This humorous story is just right for any duck or child anxious about having their moment in the spotlight.