This new beginning reader series featuring fan-favorite character Katie Woo follows her and friend JoJo as they go on one adventurous outing after another. In these first four stories, the girls pick apples at an apple orchard, visit a water park, explore a butterfly house, and see a performance of The Nutcracker ballet. Bright, cheerful, full-color illustrations are featured throughout each story, which consists of three chapters made up of short, accessible sentences. Each page features three to five lines of text, making it perfect for newly independent readers. A glossary, more information about the book’s topic, discussion questions, and writing prompts are appended at the end of each title.
VERDICT: Purchase where Katie Woo books and/or early chapter books circulate well.