Best Selling Books by Judy Katschke

Ben decides he wants his own pony in this eighth book of a chapter book series inspired by Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Even though Ben is allowed to ride and groom his sister’s pony, Starbuck, everyone knows Starbuck is really Willa’s pony: the two are inseparable, as close as a girl and pony can be. But then the kids discover a wild, renegade pony plucking apples from a tree. Ben names the pony Winesap, but Willa doesn’t want her brother to grow too attached, as she’s sure they’ll find his original owners and Ben will be heartbroken when he’s returned. But it’s too late, and just like that, Ben and Winesap become the best of friends. Will Ben finally get to have a pony of his own?

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.

A back-to-school assignment has Willa scrambling in this seventh book of a chapter book series inspired by Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague. Willa just started school again and everyone in her class has come up with clever ideas for their back-to-school projects. Even her best friends Lena and Sarah are preparing something different: a Double-Dutch demonstration. At first Willa thinks her father’s fabulous raspberry torte will be perfect, but at the last minute, the raspberries don’t cooperate! Just in the nick of time she realizes the best idea is in her own barnyard: Starbuck! She’ll show her class how to groom him, something she’s an expert at!

Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level 2 books are perfect for kids starting to read longer and more complex sentences. Knox, a snail mail carrier, delivers packages with a smile--and a hilarious joke for each recipient. In this pun-filled Level 2 Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers must solve six mazes to help Knox deliver the mail with time to spare so he can celebrate his birthday. With bonus knock-knock jokes, Knox Knocks: Special Delivery is perfect for beginning readers.

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.

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?

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!

A super-cute Little Golden Book based on the Disney Junior show Puppy Dog Pals! Bingo and Rolly are the cutest pug puppies around! Children ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book, which retells an episode of the new Disney Junior show Puppy Dog Pals, in which the dogs bring a flock of sheep home so Bob can count them when he has trouble falling asleep. Puppy Dog Pals is a preschool show that follows two adorable pug puppies, Bingo and Rolly, who find adventure as they travel the world doing whatever it takes to make their owner, Bob, happy.

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!

A new Little Golden Book starring Disney Junior’s The Lion Guard! This Little Golden Book retells an episode of the hit Disney Junior series The Lion Guard, in which the Pride Lands become overrun with termites! When Kion and the rest of the Guard get a late-night call that the hyenas are back, they rush into action to chase the predators away. But they accidentally chase away all the aardwolves, too—which look similar to hyenas. Now there are termites everywhere because the aardwolves aren’t around to eat them! Children ages 2 to 5 will love finding out how the Lion Guard brings the Circle of Life back into balance. 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.

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.

At head of title: DreamWorks How to train your dragon 2.

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.

Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level 2 books are perfect for kids starting to read longer and more complex sentences. Knox, a snail mail carrier, delivers packages with a smile--and a hilarious joke for each recipient. In this pun-filled Level 2 Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers must solve six mazes to help Knox deliver the mail on time for the Mail Day Parade. With bonus knock-knock jokes, Knox Knocks: Hooray for Mail Day! is perfect for beginning readers.

Join Dora and her mami as they spend the day together!

Mario Cruz has agreat summer job at the Castle of Fear amusement park. Then a spooky string of robberies occur. Who''s guilty? Can Mario dig up the answer?

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

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

It''s phonics! It''s comics! It''s awesome! Perfect for early and developing readers, each paperback includes three exciting, easy-to-read stories! Exhilarating adventures, daring heroes, magic, time travel and much, much more! Each cool 24-page comic book feature three exciting, phonetically decodable stories. Developed and leveled with the help of reading specialists, these 6" x 9" paperbacks are easy to read and hard to put down! Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading leveled! . This pocket sized genie''s powers pack a punch! delivered in a magic package to kids who need him. , Teeny Genies wacky magic helps kids one wish at a time.

Uses a comic book format to present three stories about one dog with two very different sides.

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

As the Ice Age comes to an end, animals Manny, Sid, Diego and their friends scramble to escape an oncoming flood.

When Ashley gets invited to help plan a Halloween party with the coolest girls in school, one girl is determined to keep her out of the group.

Includes stickers! While crossing a narrow ice bridge, Mumble and his son Erik come face-to-face with a massive elephant seal that refuses to budge. Can Mumble find a way to convince the stubborn seal to move and make a new friend in the process?

"The story of a girl, a wild mustang, and the courage to love the untamed ... "--Back cover.

The Disney Princesses spin their way into everyone’s hearts in this magical book with a spinner on every spread. Little girls will love watching Cinderella change into a ball gown beauty and Ariel go from fins to feet. Magic happens with just one spin!

Michelle finds a Web site that''s giving away free teddy bears. She quickly orders a bunch for her and her classmates, but soon learns that the teddies weren''t really free. Now Michelle has to get them all back--or else she''ll be stuck with a big bill!

Charlie Brown faces another disaster at school when he enters the spelling bee.

Mary-Kate and Ashley must find a missing robot before the science fair is cancelled.

Woody encounters strange things as he wanders through town.

The twins have to find out who wants to stop their dog Clue from performing as a circus clown.

A fifth-grader finds New York City, with its horse-drawn carriage rides through Central Park, intimate dinners in Little Italy, and midday strolls along the river by Chelsea Piers, the most romantic place in the world. Movie in theaters in September.

In this original musical, Barbie is a shipwrecked princess who talks and sings with a family of lovable animals! Raised by a red panda, a peacock, and a baby elephant, Barbie knows nothing of other humans, or her real identity. But all that changes when an adventurous prince discovers her tropical island. Now budding romance and a desire to uncover her past tempt Barbie to sail with the prince to his coastal castle. As Barbie learns to adjust to civilized life, she uncovers an evil queen''s plot to marry her daughter to the prince and take over the kingdom! Can Barbie stop this plan and marry her true love?

Andy takes his toys to school for show-and-tell.

Princess Mulan shares the incredible tale of how she risked her life for her father and bravely fought to save the Chinese empire in this full-color storybook based on Disney Mulan.

This paperback storybook featuring cards and over 30 stickers retells the story of Disney Mulan from the princess''s point of view--just in time for the March 2020 live-action film release! Princess Mulan shares the incredible tale of how she risked her life for her father and bravely fought to save the Chinese empire in this full-color storybook based on Disney Mulan. Featuring a card game and over 30 stickers, it''s perfect for girls and boys ages 3 to 7. Disney Mulan is an animated classic featuring a brave and inspiring princess, an award-winning soundtrack, and a timeless adventure tale.

Opens a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the Toy Story gang.

Cody is in for big-time adventure when he sets out to win the surf competition. His friends are there to help in any way they can, and Lani knows that the best penguin to teach Cody about surfing is the mysterious Geek. Join Cody, Lani, and Chicken Joe in their adventures on Pen Gu Island as they get ready to make some major waves in the surf-off.