The Purr-fect-o Present
Part 1 of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Everyone's in the Christmas spirit . . . everyone except Mrs. Bingsley and Crockett! Mrs. Bingsley cancels the Secret Santa, doesn't laugh at jokes, and refuses to sing the new version of "Jingle Bells." And Crockett's father has canceled their white Christmas. Katharine knows they're down in the dumps. Will her plan to become Santa's Secret Helper succeed and turn this ho hum season into a holly jolly holiday?
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Reviewed
Uses her Common Cents
Part 1 of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Third grader Katharine Carmichael thinks coming up with the winning idea for the school-wide service project will be easy-breezy. But her tattoo idea earns her a trip to the principal and her cookie business crumbles. Katharine's worried that her classmate Vanessa, AKA Miss Priss-A-Poo, will have the best idea for the second year in a row. Can help from her cousin Crockett and a little common cents convince everyone that their latest idea is a winner? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.
The Write Stuff
Part 7 of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Katharine thinks her stories are boring. Boring with a capital B. No matter how many details and dollar words she adds, it's never enough for Mrs. Bingsley. Katharine's wants a Write Stuff Pencil like everyone else. Can she whip her story into shape before the Author's Tea and earn one? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
The Artsy-Fartsy Auction Set 2
Part 8 of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Katharine thought the school's art auction would be mucho mega fun. But it's no fun when no one bids on her bowl! To make matters worse, Katharine thinks Miss Priss-A-Poo is the secret bidder outbidding her on everything she wants. But when she spies something she needs, Katharine makes a plan to get it. Will her plan cause more explode-a-rama bidding drama? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
The Purr-fect-o Present Set 2
Part 10 of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Katharine thinks her stories are boring. Boring with a capital B. No matter how many details and dollar words she adds, it's never enough for Mrs. Bingsley. Katharine's wants a Write Stuff Pencil like everyone else. Can she whip her story into shape before the Author's Tea and earn one?
Swimming With the Sharks
Part 11 of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Katharine and Crockett hope to make a splash by making the Stingrays swim team. Especially since Vanessa the Unsinkable Garfinkle is on the Sharks. So when Katharine does a belly flop in front of everyone and gets caught telling an itty-bitty lie, she feels like shark bait. But when the Unsinkable Garfinkle faces her own troubles, will Katharine dive in to help her out?
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Reviewed
Hair's Looking at You Set 2
Part 12 of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Katharine has a decision to make--a hairy scary decision! When Penelope Parks cuts her hair for Locks of Love, Katharine's classmates donate their hair, too. But Katharine isn't so sure she wants barely-there hair. Does that mean she's not a caring kid? Penelope says it's the only way to show you shine and sparkle on the inside . . . but is it? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Hair's Looking at You
Part 12 of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Katharine has a decision to make--a hairy scary decision! When Penelope Parks cuts her hair for Locks of Love, Katharine's classmates donate their hair, too. But Katharine isn't so sure she wants barely-there hair. Does that mean she's not a caring kid? Penelope says it's the only way to show you shine and sparkle on the inside . . . but is it?
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Reviewed
Can't Keep Trackula of Jackula
Part of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Halloween is just around the corner and Katharine Carmichael has made a spooky discovery! Her baby brother, Jack, is a monster--and not just any monster, he's Jackula, a blood-sucking vampire! On top of that, Crockett's endless Halloween jokes are driving her batty, she's sent to the principal for being a Stealie Girl, and she still doesn't have a costume. Will Miss Priss-A-Poo help Katharine discover the truth about Jackula before it's too late or will monsters take over Liberty Corner School's Halloween parade? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8. Third grader Katharine Carmichael, AKA Katharine the Almost Great, is a work-in-progress. Katharine's convinced that if she'd stop blabbing super-duper secrets to her cousin Crockett, conquer her stage fright-itis, and come up with the winning idea for the character education service project, her parents would finally crown her Katharine the Great. Young readers will relate to her flip-flop belly dropping problems and episodes of sassitude in these entertaining illustrated chapter books.
Major Mama Drama
Part of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Third grader Katharine Carmichael knows her mom's super-duper secret and thinks it's a super-duper dud! Mrs. Carmichael is the new cook at Liberty Corner School--Katharine's school! When her mom blows her kisses, bans fries from the menu, and delivers sour milk to her classroom, Katharine's stomach does a flip-flop belly drop. After she's teased about her mom's In the Spotlight display, Katharine takes matters into her own hands! Can Katharine survive her major mama drama? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8. Third grader Katharine Carmichael, AKA Katharine the Almost Great, is a work-in-progress. Katharine's convinced that if she'd stop blabbing super-duper secrets to her cousin Crockett, conquer her stage fright-itis, and come up with the winning idea for the character education service project, her parents would finally crown her Katharine the Great. Young readers will relate to her flip-flop belly dropping problems and episodes of sassitude in these entertaining illustrated chapter books.
Biggest Star by Far
Part of the Katharine the Almost Great series
Katharine Carmichael's third grade class is putting on a play, Kids Rock in Space! But there's a problem: Katharine has stage fright-itis. Katharine hopes advice from Penelope Parks, her idol, will turn her into a fab-u-lo-so actor. When she gets the part of the sun--the brightest star by far--she gets a bad case of sassitude . . . just like Penelope! Will the big day prove once and for all that Katharine is the biggest star by far? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8. Third grader Katharine Carmichael, AKA Katharine the Almost Great, is a work-in-progress. Katharine's convinced that if she'd stop blabbing super-duper secrets to her cousin Crockett, conquer her stage fright-itis, and come up with the winning idea for the character education service project, her parents would finally crown her Katharine the Great. Young readers will relate to her flip-flop belly dropping problems and episodes of sassitude in these entertaining illustrated chapter books.