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  • Bibliography:
    85 Books
  • First Book:
    October 2003
  • Latest Book:
    July 2020
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Multi-Author Series List

Barbie

Barbie and the Diamond Castle (Aug-2008)
Princess Charm School Big Golden Book (Dec-2011)
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 (Jan-2012)
Princess and the Popstar (Aug-2012)
Barbie in the Pink Shoes (Jan-2013)
I Can Be a Baby Doctor (Jan-2013)
Dream Closet (Jul-2013)
Mariposa and the Fairy Princess (Jul-2013)
Barbie the Pearl Princess (Jan-2014)
Little Lost Dolphin (Jan-2014)
I Can Be a Gymnast (Jul-2014)
Barbie and Her Sisters in The Great Puppy Adventure: Big Golden Book (Sep-2015)
Let's Pick Apples! (Jul-2017)
Let's Build a Snowman (Sep-2017)
Let's Plant a Garden (Jan-2018)
Sisters Save the Day! (Jul-2019)

Barbie & the Diamond Castle

Barbie and the Diamond Castle (Aug-2008)

Barbie in the Pink Shoes

Barbie in the Pink Shoes (Jan-2013)

Barbie the Pearl Princess

Barbie the Pearl Princess (Jan-2014)

Barbie: A Mermaid Tale

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 (Jan-2012)

Barbie: I Can Be

I Can Be a Baby Doctor (Jan-2013)
I Can Be a Gymnast (Jul-2014)

Barbie: Mariposa and the Fairy Princess

Mariposa and the Fairy Princess (Jul-2013)

Barbie: Princess Charm School

Princess Charm School Big Golden Book (Dec-2011)

Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar

Princess and the Popstar (Aug-2012)

Butterbean's Cafe

A Day at the Cafe: A Scratch-and-Sniff Book (Jul-2020)

Disney Princess

Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (Oct-2003)
Sweets and Treats (Aug-2015)
A Royal Spring (Jan-2016)

Disney Princess Palace Pets

Meet the Critterzens! (Aug-2017)

Disney Princess Palace Pets: Whisker Haven Tales

Meet the Critterzens! (Aug-2017)

Disney's Cars

Driving School (Jun-2013)

Disney's Finding Dory

Wisdom to Remember (Sep-2016)

Disney's Toy Story

Toy Story/Toy Story 2 (Jan-2010)
A Toy Story Treasury (Aug-2010)
The Toy Box (Aug-2010)
Woody's White Christmas (Sep-2010)
Toy Story 3: Peek and Play (Jan-2011)
Wild West Showdown! (Jan-2011)
Toy Story Toon Pictureback (Jul-2011)
Space Buddies (Aug-2011)
The Pet Problem (Aug-2011)
Where's Woody? (Jan-2012)
A Roaring Adventure (Aug-2012)
Small Fry (Jan-2013)
Merry Christmas, Woody (Sep-2013)
Partysaurus Rex (Jan-2014)
Toys That Go Bump in the Night (Jul-2014)

Disney's Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3: Peek and Play (Jan-2011)
Wild West Showdown! (Jan-2011)
Born to Play (May-2011)

Dora the Explorer

Fairytale Magic (Jul-2014)
We Love to Dance! (Jan-2015)
Island of the Lost Horses (Jul-2015)
We Save the Music! (Jan-2016)

Paw Patrol

Pit-Crew Pups! (Jan-2015)
Rubble to the Rescue! (Jul-2015)
Chase's Space Case (Jan-2016)
Rubble's Big Wish (Jan-2017)

Pocoyo

Pocoyo's Big Lift-and-Look Book (Aug-2012)
Coloring Fun with Pocoyo (Jan-2013)
Good Night, Pocoyo (Jan-2013)
Super Pocoyo (Jan-2013)
Pocoyo and Friends (Jul-2013)
Where's Pocoyo? (Jul-2013)
Merry Christmas, Pocoyo (Sep-2013)
Happy Easter, Pocoyo! (Jan-2014)
Let's Go to the Circus! (Jan-2014)

Shimmer and Shine

Monster Magic! (Jul-2017)
Winter Wishes! (Sep-2017)

Wallykazam!

Castle Caper (Aug-2015)
Dragon Hiccups (Aug-2015)
Wally's Best Friends (Aug-2015)
Mighty Troll and Wonder Dragon (Jan-2016)
A Tiny Problem (Aug-2016)
Getting to Snow You (Sep-2016)

Book List in Order: 85 titles



  • Read along with Disney! Ariel is a young mermaid who longs to explore the human world, but her father forbids it. When the evil Ursula the sea witch offers her a bargain, Ariel must decide how much she's willing to give up for a chance at her dreams....



  • BARBIE® STARS AS Liana, a humble peasant living in a cozy cottage in the woods with her best friend, Alexa. When Liana and Alexa find two strange, heart-shaped stones, they begin a magical journey to the Diamond Castle, where they use their love of ...



  • The littlest trick-or-treaters can lift the flaps to count their way through a spooky old house . . . but they had better be prepared for a few surprises! With a die-cut cover, adorable illustrations, and a flap on every page, this sturdy little boar...



  • Celebrate Christmas with everyone’s favorite red-nosed reindeer! A terrible blizzard is coming! Who will lead Santa’s sleigh through the storm and save Christmas? This Step 2 Step into Reading retells the story of the most famous reindeer o...



  • The creators of the "Toy Story" films reopen the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters in "Toy Story 3." Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of Andy's toys are as fun and adventurous as alway...



  • The youngest Toy Story fans will treasure this collection of toy stories featuring a padded cover, sturdy board pages, and everyone's favorite toys--Buzz and Woody! ...



  • Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the Andy's toys can't wait for Christmas! Join the lovable gang from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story as they celebrate the holidays in this sturdy board book featuring glitter on the cover and on every spread. ...



  • Explore with Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the rest of the gang from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story films! Featuring sturdy pages and windows that slide open to reveal lots of surprises, this super-interactive board book is perfect for Toy Story fans ages 4 a...



  • Sheriff Woody takes on One-Eyed Bart and the evil Dr. Porkchop in this Pictureback based on Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3. Coming on the heels of the film's DVD release, this full-color storybook gives Toy Story fans even more adventures with their fav...






  • When Andy outgrows his childhood toys, the toys plan to relocate to a daycare center to find other children who will want to play with them, but the toddlers they meet there are not what they expected....



  • Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody are jealous when Bonnie brings home a pet hamster. But when the hamster gets loose, Buzz and Woody realize they need to get the fuzzy creature back in its cage before Bonnie gets home. This all-new Little Golden Book ...



  • Blast off with your favorite space buddies from Disney/Pixar Toy Story! This sturdy package features two shaped board books attached to one another -- one big and one little. The big board book stars Buzz Lightyear, and the little one stars Buzz's tr...



  • In her latest direct-to-DVD movie, Barbie is a teacher's assistant at the prestigious Buckinghurst Princess Prep School. But when mean Princess Tessa wants to take over, Barbie and her princess friends must find a way to stop her! Girls 3-7 will love...



  • Girls 3-7 will love this beautiful full-color Big Golden Book picturebook based on the latest Barbie direct-to-DVD movie. ...



  • The classic Easter story, Here Comes Peter Cottontail, is retold in a Step 2 Step into Reading. Based on the perennial holiday TV special from Rankin-Bass, this reader makes the perfect Easter gift for boys and girls ages 3-7! ...



  • Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and all the toys from Disney/Pixar Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and Toy Story 3 star in this full-color 8x8 storybook that features a flap to lift on every page. Kids ages 3-7 will love lifting the flaps again and again for ...



  • Little fingers can push the tabs in this sturdy board book to make surprises pop up right out of the pages! Starring Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and the rest of the toys from Disney/Pixar Toy Story, this interactive book is sure to be a hit with b...



  • Pocoyo and his friends show off their dance moves in this full-color storybook based on an episode of the popular Pocoyo TV series. Perfect for boys and girls ages 2-5! ...



  • Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and Rex from Disney/Pixar Toy Story set off on an all-new adventure in this original Little Golden Book that is perfect for boys and girls ages 2-5. ...






  • Laugh and learn with Pocoyo in this big board book featuring over 50 flaps to lift! With sturdy pages and surprises under every flap, boys and girls ages 1-4 will love learning about colors, shapes, numbers, and more with Pocoyo, Pato, Elly, and thei...



  • Girls ages 3-7 will love this beautiful hardcover Big Golden Book based on the latest Barbie direct-to-DVD movie. ...



  • Boys and girls ages 2-5 will love to color the exciting world of Pocoyo and his friends! Based on the popular Pocoyo TV series, this activity book features 96 pages to color and over 50 stickers. ...



  • It's bedtime for Pocoyo! Based on the popular Pocoyo TV series, this adorable book features sturdy pages and a padded cover, making it perfect for boys and girls ages 1-4. ...



  • Girls 3-7 will love this beautiful hardcover Big Golden Book picture book based on the latest Barbie movie. ...



  • Girls ages 4 to 6 love babies, and they will love reading about Barbie as she learns all about a baby doctor in this Step Into Reading leveled reader....



  • Join Buzz, Woody, and the rest of the toys from Disney/Pixar Toy Story in amazing 3-D! Based on the Toy Story Toon episode "Small Fry," this 3-D Storybook comes with a pair of 3-D glasses so that boys and girls ages 3-7 can jump right into the action...



  • Girls and boys ages 2-5 will be eager to read about Pocoyo and his friends in this Little Golden Book based on the Pocoyo TV series. ...



  • Boys ages 4-6 will love this fun-filled Step 2 leveled reader that features Lightning McQueen, Mater, and all their friends from Disney/Pixar's Cars. When hot rods race into town, it's up to Lightning McQueen and Mater to teach them the rules of the ...



  • Pocoyo is playing hide-and-seek! Who will find him? ...






  • Girls ages 7-9 will love reading this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Barbie's latest webisodes, Barbie Life in the Dream House. ...



  • Girls ages 3-7 will love this beautiful hardcover Big Golden Book based on the latest Barbie movie releasing in fall 2013 on DVD and Blu-ray. ...



  • Celebrate the holidays with Pocoyo, Pato, Elly, and Loula! This festive board book features sturdy pages, a sparkly cover, and glitter on every page, making it the perfect Christmas gift for girls and boys ages 1-4. ...



  • Ring in the holidays with Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and all the toys from Disney/Pixar Toy Story! This storybook with press-out ornaments will make a perfect stocking stuffer for children ages 3-7. ...



  • Girls ages 3 to 7 will love this beautiful hardcover Big Golden Book picture book based on the latest Barbie® movie: Barbie The Pearl Princess....



  • Pocoyo is excited to celebrate Easter with his friends! This storybook based on the popular Pocoyo TV series features press-out egg holders and stickers so that boys and girls ages 3 to 7 can decorate their own Easter eggs with Pocoyo. ...



  • Join Pocoyo and his friends Pato, Elly, and Loula for another fun adventure! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book based on the popular Pocoyo TV series....



  • Girls ages 4 to 6 love dolphins, so they will love reading how Barbie® rescues a cute baby dolphin in this Step into Reading leveled reader!...



  • When toy dinosaur Rex's friends call him a party-pooper, he sets out to prove he is actually a partysaurus instead Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this storybook based on the Disney/Pixar Toy Story Toon, " Partysaurus Rex. " ...



  • Mike, Sulley, and the rest of the Oozma Kappas from Disney/Pixar Monsters University throw a monster of a party in this storybook based on an all-new animated short. It's perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 7. ...






  • Dora the Explorer goes on a magical fairytale adventure in an all-new Nickelodeon TV special! This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader features two sticker sheets and is perfect for girls ages 4 to 6. ...



  • Girls ages 4 to 6 who love gymnastics will love reading about Barbie as she competes at a gymnastic championship in this Step into Reading leveled reader. ...



  • Meet Julius Jr. and his friends, the stars of an all-new preschool series based on the creative spirit and lovable characters of Paul Frank! This super deluxe storybook featuring two sheets of stickers, collector cards, and a poster is perfect for bo...



  • Meet Julius Jr. and his friends, the stars of an all-new preschool series based on the creative spirit and lovable characters of Paul Frank! This super deluxe storybook featuring two sheets of stickers, collector cards, and a poster is perfect for bo...



  • From Disney/Pixar comes a spooky new tale featuring all of your favorite characters from the Toy Story films! What starts out as a fun road trip takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one of the toys g...



  • Rudolph is a different kind of reindeer: he has a red nose that glows! When all the other reindeer laugh at him, Rudolph runs away. But when a big storm comes on Christmas Eve, Rudolph is the only one who can save Christmas. Based on the classic a...



  • Lift the flaps to explore with Julius Jr. and his friends! Based on the creative spirit and lovable characters of Paul Frank, this storybook features a flap to lift on every spread. It’s perfect for curious boys and girls ages 3 to 7. ...



  • The puppies from Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol are all revved up for the Adventure Bay car race. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader that features foil on the cover and two sheets of shiny stickers. ...



  • The Poky Little Puppy stars in his first Step into Reading book! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted from the original Little Golden Book story The Poky Little Puppy for children just learning to read. Freshly illustrated in th...



  • Put on your dancing shoes and join Nickelodeon's Dora and Friends with this Step 2 Step Into Reading leveled reader! ...






  • Girls ages 4 to 6 can ride along with the stars of Nickelodeon’s Dora and Friends as they rescue lost horses on a faraway island. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader includes a sparkling cover and over 30 shiny stickers. Step 2 Readers use...



  • Rubble the puppy tries to be a superhero for a day, but finds he still needs a helping paw from the rest of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring a shiny cover and two ...



  • 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. Fr...



  • Join the Disney princesses for Halloween tricks and sweet treats! This storybook features party invitations and more than 30 stickers -- making it the perfect treat for young children ages 3 to 7. ...



  • Wally Trollman and his pet dragon Norville discover the magic of words in the Nickelodeon animated series Wallykazam! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook featuring over 30 stickers, collector cards, and a poster! ...



  • Join Wally Trollman and his pet dragon Norville for a word-tastic adventure! Based on Nickelodeon’s hit animated series Wallykazam!, this Little Golden Book is sure to become a favorite of boys and girls ages 2 to 5. ...



  • Meet Wally Trollman and his friends, the stars of the Nickelodeon’s hit animated series Wallykazam! This boxed set includes four board books and a sturdy handle, so boys and girls ages 2 to 5 can take Wally and his adventures wherever they go. ...



  • In Barbie and Her Sisters in The Great Puppy Adventure, Barbie, Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea discover an old treasure map in their grandmother's attic! Will they be able to follow the clues with the help of some playful puppies? Children ages 3 to 7...



  • Rapunzel, Tiana, Belle, and Merida celebrate springtime in this Step 2 Step into Reading book! Perfect for kids ages 4 to 6, this leveled reader features a glittery cover and over 30 sparkly stickers! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sen...



  • Chase and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol have an out-of-this-world adventure when they help a lost alien find his spaceship. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader with a shiny cover and two sheets of ...



  • Join Wally Trollman and his pet dragon Norville for a word-tastic adventure! Based on Nickelodeon's hit animated series Wallykazam!, this Little Golden Book is sure to become a favorite of boys and girls ages 2 to 5. ...



  • Nickelodeon's "Dora and Friends" hit the high notes as Dora puts on a rock concert for the school. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader includes a shiny cover and over 30 shiny stickers, and is perfect for girls ages 4 to 6. ...



  • The Tawny Scrawny Lion stars in his first Step into Reading book!   Fans of the Tawny Scrawny Lion, star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time, will now be able to read about him all on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading ...



  • Oh, no! A magic flower has made Wally Trollman and his pet dragon, Norville, shrink! How will they get big again? This storybook based on Nickelodeon’s Wallykazam! features sparkling glitter on the cover and every page -- plus a glittery poster! It...



  • Wally Trollman and his friends discover there's snow place like home in this storybook based on Nickelodeon's "Wallykazam." Perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 7, it features punch-out snowflake ornaments and over 30 stickers!...



  • A hardcover guide to life based on Disney/Pixar Finding Dory! Feel like you're swimming against the current? Are you having trouble staying afloat? Inspired by Disney/Pixar Finding Dory, this guide to life is full of encouraging words of wisdom. F...



  • When the PAW Patrol finds a magical jack-in-the-box, will all of Rubble the pup’s dreams come true? Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers. Step 2 Readers use ba...



  • Scuffy the Tugboat -- star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time -- is in his first Step into Reading book! Fans of Scuffy the Tugboat will now be able to read about him all on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title ha...



  • Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader about Barbie, her sisters, and their puppies as they go apple picking! It’s perfect for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. A sparkly cover and over 30 shimmery stick...



  • Leah asks Shimmer and Shine for a haunted house on Halloween -- and gets a spook-tacular surprise when a real monster shows up! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color Big Golden Book based on Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine. Boom, ...



  • Join Nickelodeon's Nella the princess knight as she helps a friendly orc learn to sing his own way. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers. ...



  • Meet the Critterzens in this special storybook based on Disney Whisker Haven Tales! The Disney Palace Pets have some very special friends in Whisker Haven: the Critterzens! Meet Barnaby Pickles, Jane Hair, and the rest of their Critterzen friends....



  • Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader about Barbie, her sisters, and her puppies having fun building the perfect snowman. It’s perfect for Christmas and winter. A sparkly cover and over 30 shimmery stick...



  • An all-new Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine -- plus shiny stickers! When Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine accidentally bring home two mischievous ice sprites, the twin genies must return ...



  • This birthday-themed Step 1 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader features the characters from Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine--plus a glitter cover and shiny stickers! Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine are frosting the cake and lighting the candl...



  • Spring into fun with BarbieTM in this brand-new Step into Reading leveled reader--plus stickers! Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader about BarbieTM, Chelsea, Stacie, Skipper and their adorable puppies...



  • The Little Red Caboose stars in his first Step into Reading book! Perfect for train lovers just learning to read! Fans of the Little Red Caboose, star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time, will now be able to read about him on...



  • Relive the excitement of the blockbuster film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -- which opens to US audiences on June 22, 2018 -- with this exciting Step 3 leveled reader!Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World: Fallen Ki...



  • Relive the excitement of the blockbuster film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom with this exciting Step 3 leveled reader! Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom brings all the wonder, adventure, and thrills of on...



  • A Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine--plus a glitter cover and stickers! When a sneezy bug causes Nickelodeon's Shimmer and Shine to get sick and sneeze uncontrollably, it's up to Leah to find...



  • Meet the stars of the new Disney Junior show Muppet Babies in this sturdy board book! The Muppet Babies are back with all-new adventures on Disney Junior! Meet Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Gonzo, and the rest of their friends in this board book with st...



  • The shy little kitten stars in her first-ever Christmas adventure, and her second Step into Reading book! Fans of the classic 1946 Little Golden Book The Shy Little Kitten (and its Step into Reading adaptation) will be thrilled to see Shy enjoying...



  • This Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader based on an exciting episode from Nickelodeon's Rusty Rivets features over 30 stickers and is perfect for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. When Rusty's new neighbor, Frankie Fritz, kidnaps Botasaur, it's...



  • An all-new Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon's Nella the Princess Knight! Join Nickelodeon's Nella the Princess Knight as she goes on a special quest to find Trinket the unicorn's favorite childhood toy. Boy...



  • Barbie and her sisters--Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea--always have fun in the new animated comedy series BarbieTM Dreamhouse Adventures. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step into Reading Step 2 leveled reader! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary...



  • This scratch-and-sniff hardcover picture book stars the fairies from Butterbean's Café--with ten delicious scents!

    With ten different scents to scratch and sniff, boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this hardcover picture book featuring a de...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Kristen L. Depken has published 85 books.

Kristen L. Depken does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, A Day at the Cafe: A Scratch-and-Sniff Book, was published in July 2020.

The first book by Kristen L. Depken, Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, was published in October 2003.

No. Kristen L. Depken does not write books in series.