Book 2

Big Sister

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Published 15 April 2009
Meet Katy - a sometimes shy, sometimes brave not-so-ordinary duck . She loves to dance, to twirl like a leaf, stretch like a flower and float like a swan. Toddlers and small children will relate to Katy's 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 both daunting and exhilarating! Katy Duck has conquered her shyness at Mr Tutu's dance school, but now she has a new challenge to face: her baby brother Emmett! Yes, he's adorable and precious. But that's exactly the problem! Suddenly Katy is no longer the centre of attention. Read along as Katy Duck learns about sharing.

Book 3

Centre Stage

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Published 5 January 2009
Meet Katy ~ a sometimes shy, sometimes brave not-so-ordinary duck. She loves to dance, to twirl like a leaf, stretch like a flower and float like a swan. Toddlers and small children will relate to Katy's 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 both daunting and exhilarating! Katy Duck dreams of dancing on a great stage with lights, costumes, and, of course, lots of applause. She practises and practises 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 centre stage?

Book 4

Dance Star

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Published 5 January 2009
Meet Katy ~ a sometimes shy, sometimes brave not-so-ordinary duck. She loves to dance, to twirl like a leaf, stretch like a flower and float like a swan. Toddlers and small children will relate to Katy's 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 both daunting and exhilarating!

Katy Duck dances her way down the aisle at her aunt’s wedding in this cheerful story for beginning readers. Includes audio!

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 with audio is sure to become a favorite for beginning readers!

Katy Duck meets a new friend AND learns a new dance in this encouraging tale for beginning readers. Includes audio!

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 with audio is sure to be a favorite for beginning readers!


"Katy Duck is excited for Halloween. Until she sees Alice Duck dressed up in a shimmery, glimmery outfit. Katy wishes she was shimmery and glimmery, too. 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"--

It is Halloween, and Katy Duck can hardly wait to go trick-or-treating.

Katy Duck dreams of dancing on a great stage, with lights, and 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 with lots of people. Suddenly this dancing duck has a classic case of stage fright!


Katy Duck

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Published 10 July 2007
Meet Katy ~ a sometimes shy, sometimes brave not-so-ordinary duck. She loves to dance, to twirl like a leaf, stretch like a flower and float like a swan. Toddlers and small children will relate to Katy's 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 both daunting and exhilarating! Katy Duck loves to dance and longs to wear ballet shoes and dance like swan. She loves to spin, twirl and whirl around...until her mother send her to Mr Tutu's dance class. What if she doesn't dance like everyone else? Or, worse...what if someone else is a better dancer? Suddenly the once-bold Katy is overcome with a bad case of stage-fright!

Katy Duck makes a splash at her dad’s office in this delightful Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers.

“Today is a special day, Katy,”
said Mrs. Duck.
“You are going to work
with Dad!”

Katy Duck is so excited to go to work with her dad. She chooses her best tutu, finds a beautiful crown, and dons her boa. At the office, Katy Duck types, she colors, she gets water from the water cooler, and, of course, she dances. But as she’s dancing, Katy Duck knocks over a huge stack of papers! Katy learns that sometimes she must be a bit more careful...but she also learns that going to work with her dad is so much fun! Tra-la-la. Quack! Quack!

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!

Everyone's favorite dancing duck is back in this Katy Duck adventure about conquering your fears. Everyone knows Katy Duck loves to dance. When Mr. Tutu tells Katy and her dance class about an upcoming recital, Katy can hardly wait! At last it's time to perform, but onstage Katy suffers from a case of stage fright!
 
"Tra-la-la. Gulp Gulp!"

Will Katy conquer her shyness and learn to dance in the spotlight?

"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!"--


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.