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by Kristen L. Depken (Author), Sue Dicicco (Illustrator)
The Shy Little Kitten stars in her first Step into Reading book
This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original Little Golden Book story The Shy Little Kitten, by Cathleen Schurr, for children just learning to read. Freshly illustrated in the style of the original book brought to life by Gustaf Tenggren, this simple, sweet story about a shy kitten and the colorful friends she makes at a picnic is the perfect addition to the Step into Reading line.Author Biography
Kristen L. Depken has been writing and editing children's books for more than 10 years. She is the author of scores of titles, including Barbie and the Diamond Castle, All About the Trolls, and We Love to Dance!. She lives in the New York City area with her rescue dog, Ellie.
Sue DiCicco is the author-illustrator of many beloved storybooks for children. Born in Southern California, she attended Cal Arts, then worked for Disney and other studios as an animator before opening her own studio. She illustrated the Little Golden Books The Poky Little Puppy's Wonderful Winter Day and The Poky Little Puppy and the Pumpkin Patch as well as Random House's Step into Reading titles The Poky Little Puppy, The Shy LIttle Kitten, Scuffy the Tugboat, The Little Red Caboose, Tootle, Tawny Scrawny LIon, and The Shy Little Kitten's Christmas. She lives in Santa Barbara, California.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.7 x 5.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 14, 2015
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Shy Little Kitten
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
