Kathy-jo Wargin

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  • Bibliography:
    34 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 1998
  • Latest Book:
    September 2017
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Full Series List in Order

Frank and Beans

Frank and Beans and the Scary Campout (Apr-2010)
Frank and Beans (May-2010)
Frank and Beans and S'More Trouble (May-2010)
Frank and Beans and the Grouchy Neighbor (May-2010)

Mitt & Minn

1 - Mitt, the Michigan Mouse (Apr-2006)
2 - Minn from Minnesota (Oct-2006)
3 - Mitt & Minn at the Wisconsin Cheese Jamboree (Apr-2007)
4 - Mitt & Minn's Illinois Adventure (Nov-2007)

Book List in Order: 34 titles

  • The Legend of Sleeping Bear

    "The Legend of Sleeping Bear "recently received Lansing's Capital Area District Library's Children's Choice Award for Best Picture Book. It was also named the Official Children's Book of Michigan in 1998

    The great bear sleeps- waiting for her cub...

  • Michigan Counting

    Students who have learned their ABC's will now have even more fun learning to count with this delightful addition to their library. Michigan flora and fauna take a starring role in this new title, taking students from "one Karner Blue butterfly" to "...

  • The Legend of the Lady's Slipper

    Yet another moving and beautiful tale from the Legends team of author Kathy-jo Wargin and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, "The Legend of the Lady's Slipper" is a suspenseful tale of a young maiden's run through the forest in an attempt to save the people...

  • Little Minnesota

    State birds, flowers, trees, and animals brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers. Toddlers will delight in these books filled with rhyming riddles framed by brightly painted clues, introducing elements that make each state so special....

  • The Legend of Leelanau

    The young maiden Leelinau is forbidden from going into the Spirit Wood. But Leelinau so enjoys her time spent there with the Pukwudjinees (the tiny fairies of the forest) that she risks playing with them time and time again. The legend explores the r...

  • The Legend of the Petoskey Stone

    Illustrated by Gijsbert van FrankenhuyzenThe sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the...

  • Mitt, the Michigan Mouse

    Mitt & Minn - 1

    Mitt, as young white-footed mouse, lives happily in a wool mitten deep in the forest until a boy happens by with his rather large dog that snatches Mitt’s beloved home. Mitt embarks on a journey across Michigan to retrieve his warm and cozy mitten,...

  • Mother's Wish

    I make this wish on wings of loveAnd send into the sky aboveThat Mother holds me every dayAnd never, ever goes away.

    Young Ella never forgets the wish she made upon the wings of a butterfly, even as the years pass by. Ella's...

  • The Legend of Minnesota

    The definition of the word "Minnesota" is known to most as the Dakotah word for "sky-tinted waters." However, in her research about the origin of the state's name, acclaimed author and native Minnesotan Kathy-jo Wargin uncovered a little-known, but a...



  • The Legend of Old Abe: A Civil War Eagle

    During the Civil War, it was not uncommon for Army units to have mascots to lift spirits and build loyalty among the soldiers. One of the most famous mascots was Old Abe, a remarkable eagle from Wisconsin. Named in honor of President Lincoln, the eag...

  • Minn from Minnesota

    Mitt & Minn - 2

    Gerdie, a Swedish woman living in northern Minnesota, discovers Minn in a bushel of cherries from Michigan and invites the little mouse to share the comfort of her cozy cabin in the woods. A series of events separate the pair, and Minn embarks on a j...

  • The Frog Prince

    The youngest daughter of the king lives a very special life, indeed. Her days are spent in lovely gowns, playing happily with her favorite golden ball. When her beloved ball is lost, she strikes a bargain for its return with a thick, green frog -- a...

  • Mitt & Minn at the Wisconsin Cheese Jamboree

    Mitt & Minn - 3

    What could convince two young mice to journey to a Cheese Jamboree in Wisconsin? Why CHEESE, of course! In their latest adventure, our favorite midwestern mice head off in search of delicious Swiss cheese and to find their way back home -- Mitt to hi...

  • The Voyageur's Paddle

    Voyageur is the French word for "traveler," but in the Great Lakes region during the seventeenth century it described those men who made their living trading furs and goods along water routes. Traveling by canoe, these voyageurs helped to establish n...

  • The Legend of Wisconsin

    The great Gitchee Manitou has sent Nanabush the Giant Hare to the new north country to give the first animals their names and special markings. But trickster that he is, Nanabush prefers to play silly games. When Ahmik the Giant Beaver lures Nanabush...

  • Mitt & Minn's Illinois Adventure

    Mitt & Minn - 4

    After exploring their respective home states, Mitt and Minn meet in Book Three at the Wisconsin Cheese Jamboree. At the conclusion of the exciting cheese-eating contest, they discover that they are indeed brother and sister. A Jersey cow from Illinoi...

  • P Is for Pumpkin

    “For God made the Earth -- He made everything! He makes all the wonders each season will bring. He changes the colors on leaves big and small, red, brown and yellow to tell us it’s Fall. He turns the fields into ribbons of Gold, sparkling with fr...

  • Moose on the Loose

    What would you do with a moose on the loose? Would you chase him, or race him, or stand up to face him? What would you do with a moose on the loose? What would you do with a moose in your yard? Or in your house? How about in your room? Or in your tub...

  • Frank and Beans and the Scary Campout

    Frank and Beans

    A Lesson in Knowing God is Always with You. Frank and Beans are camping in the backyard. But when the sun goes down, Frank hears all kinds of scary noises. And Beans is so scared he runs right out of the tent! What will Frank do now that he's alone? ...



  • Frank and Beans

    Frank and Beans

    A Lesson in Caring and Kindness. Frank's neighbor has puppies, and boy, does Frank want one! But by the time his parents say yes, the puppies are all gone. Will Frank ever get the dog he wants? ...

  • Frank and Beans and S'More Trouble

    Frank and Beans

    A Lesson in Patience. Frank loses his temper with the family cat and now poor S'More has run away. Does Frank have the patience he will need to bring her home? ...

  • Frank and Beans and the Grouchy Neighbor

    Frank and Beans

    A Lesson in Forgiveness. Frank can't wait to go fishing---until he finds out Mr. Granger is going too. And Mr. Granger doesn't like dogs! When Beans gets excited, it seems like the trip is ruined. Will Beans be forgiven? ...

  • The Legend of Mackinac Island

    In celebration of the initial release of The Legend of Mackinac Island, a special 10th Anniversary limited edition with a free animated DVD is now available. From the author and illustrator of the children's classic The Legend of Sleeping Bear comes ...

  • Scare a Bear

    Do you know how to scare a bear? Would you bang pots and pans? Would you rattle some cans? Would you shout? Would you yell? Would you ring a loud bell? Do you know how to scare a bear? How would you scare a bear out of your cabin? Or out of your fish...

  • D is for Dala Horse

    Located in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, the Nordic Countries/Territories are comprised of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Aland. And while they may share a region and some traditions, each has i...

  • F Is for Fireflies: God's Summertime Alphabet

    'God made the Fireflies light up the night, A flash and a flicker---His love is so bright!' Explore God's warmest, wonder-filled season from A to Z. Build sandcastles, share picnics with others, and gaze at the starlit summer sky. And all the whi...

  • S Is for Snowman: God's Wintertime Alphabet

    'White snowy Angels with wide sweeping wings --- Let's find the wonders that God's winter brings.' Children explore the delights of winter from A to Z in this charming book that celebrates the season's blessings: from the sparkle of lights to the war...

  • S Is for Snowman

    White snowy Angels with wide sweeping wings --- Let's find the wonders that God's winter brings. Children explore the delights of winter from A to Z in this charming softcover edition that celebrates the season's blessings: from the sparkle of lig...

  • Little Wisconsin

    State birds, flowers, trees, and animals brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers. Toddlers will delight in these books filled with rhyming riddles framed by brightly painted clues, introducing elements that make each state so special....



  • K is for Kite

    As soft April showers make our hearts sing, let's find the sweetness of God's gentle spring. Discover both God's world and the alphabet through the refreshing newness of springtime experiences. Beautiful illustrations and playful poetry fill this boo...

  • The Legend of the Loon

    The fantastic Legend team of Kathy-jo Wargin and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen have another beautiful book to add to the Sleeping Bear and Mackinac Island stories. A Grandmother's love for her grandchildren is magically portrayed in The Legend of the Lo...

  • Mary's First Thanksgiving

    Sometimes all it takes is a little faith ... Most days, Mary loves her new home in America. But now it's Thanksgiving time, and her family has little food. Mary begins to wish she could go back to Ireland. So Father tells Mary the story of how the Pi...

  • Otter Out of Water

    Have you seen an otter at play in the water? It's long and it's trim and it knows how to swim. It rolls and it spins. It twists and it grins. What if one day that otter jumps out of the water? Would you ask him to play? What if that otter follows you...

  • The Stonegarden

    From Bestselling Author Kathy-jo Wargin comes a heartwarming story about second chances.She’s starting over. He’s at the end. Daisy Tate left Chicago under less than perfect circumstances, moving quickly to Door County, Wisconsin in the brave eff...

Award-Winning Books by Kathy-jo Wargin

The Legend of Mackinac Island
1999 Great Lakes Book Award -- Children's


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Kathy-jo Wargin has published 34 books.

Kathy-jo Wargin does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Stonegarden, was published in September 2017.

The first book by Kathy-jo Wargin, The Legend of Sleeping Bear, was published in October 1998.

Yes. Kathy-jo Wargin has 2 series.
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