New Releases by Kristen L. Depken

Featuring two leveled, career-themed readers in one volume, this deluxe Step Into Reading book follows Barbie as she learns to be a gymnast and then as she trains to become a ballerina.

Children ages 3 to 7 will be doggone excited to read about Tag, Scooch, and all their furry friends from the new Netflix Go, Dog. Go! animated series as they celebrate dads and doorbells in this paw-some picture book--with over 30 stickers!

This scratch-and-sniff hardcover picture book stars the fairies from Butterbean''s Café--with ten delicious scents! With ten different scents to scratch and sniff, boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this hardcover picture book featuring a delicious day at the café with Butterbean, Cricket, Poppy, and Dazzle from Nickelodeon''s Butterbean''s Café!

When Trinket loses her favorite childhood toy, Nella and Trinket set out to find Griffin, who thought the toy was not wanted and would be good for washing dishes.

"Botasaur is missing! Rusty and Ruby build Tigerbot to find him"--Dos de la couverture.

The pet problem. "The toys in Bonnie''s room have a new friend, Harvey the hamster!" --Back cover.

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.

Meet the stars of the new Disney Junior show Muppet Babies in this sturdy board book! The Muppet Babies are back with all-new adventures on Disney Junior! Meet Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Gonzo, and the rest of their friends in this board book with sturdy pages. It''s perfect for children ages 0 to 3. Muppet Babies will explore a boundless realm of creative play for preschoolers while fostering their imagination in a world of bold new adventures.

A Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine! Rainbow Falls, the colorful waterfall that gives genies their powers, has stopped flowing! Can Shimmer and Shine save the day? Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 who love Nickelodeon’s magical duo will love this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader. 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.

Barbie and her sisters--Chelsea, Stacie, and Skipper--always have fun as they travel all around the world.

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! 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.

The Little Red Caboose stars in his first Step into Reading book! Perfect for train lovers just learning to read! Fans of the Little Red Caboose, star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time, will now be able to read about him on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted for early readers from the classic Little Golden Book by Marian Potter. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book, this sweet tale about the Little Red Caboose--who saves a train from slipping down a steep mountain--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. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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!

This birthday-themed Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader features the characters from Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine! Nickelodeon''s Shimmer and Shine are frosting the cake and lighting the candles to help you celebrate your very special birthday! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 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.

Read about Barbie, Chelsea, Stacie, Skipper and their adorable puppies as they plant their first vegetable garden!

Barbie joins a soccer team and learns how to dribble, pass, and score, but most importantly learns how to be a good teammate.

Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader about Barbie, her sisters, and her puppies having fun building the perfect snowman. It’s perfect for Christmas and winter. A sparkly cover and 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 a president, she knows that girls can do anything!

An all-new Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine—plus shiny stickers! 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 that features over 30 shiny stickers. 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.

The champions of the Thunder Hollow demolition derby are joined by two new competitors, Chester Whipplefilter and Frances Beltline--actually Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez in disguise.

Join Nickelodeon''s Nella the princess knight as she helps a friendly orc learn to sing his own way. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers. 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.

When the PAW Patrol finds a magical jack-in-the-box, will all of Rubble the pup’s dreams come true? Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers. 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.

Barbie and her sisters spend a winter day building a snowman.

Barbie and her sisters spend a fall day picking apples.

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!

Nickelodeon''s Dora and Friends hit the high notes as Dora puts on a rock concert for the school.

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. 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.