chapter books & early readers
Chapter books and early readers are stepping stones for kids learning to read independently. Catherine enjoys the special challenges of these formats and has published both original and IP material in both.
MERMAIDS IN THE BACKYARD
A Stepping Stones book
Lindy doesn't want to move to the bug house, her family's new beachfront home on stilts. She misses her best friend and her life back in Chicago. But her feelings change during a storm when Lindy hears a cry for help . . . from a mermaid!
Named a Best Book of the Year (2014) from the Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College
SLEEPOVER SQUAD
(as P.J. Denton)
a chapter book series
Taylor, Emily, Jo, and Kara can't wait for their first sleepover! They want to stay up late, play games, and watch movies.
But Emily is secretly worried. She knows her parents aren't going to let her spend the night at Taylor's, and she doesn't want to be left out of all the fun.
Will Emily have to stay home and miss the sleepover, or can she find a way to prove to her parents that she's old enough to go?
DOLPHIN SCHOOL
A chapter book series full of magic, friendship, and fun under the sea.
In the Salty Sea, all young dolphins attend school, where they learn everything they need to know - including how to develop and use their special dolphin magic.
These sweet stories about Pearl and her friends are perfect for readers just beginning to tackle reading on their own.
Titles include:
PEARL’S OCEAN MAGIC
ECHO’S LUCKY CHARM
SPLASH’S SECRET FRIEND
FLIP’S SURPRISE TALENT
ECHO’S NEW PET
