Book Series · 5 Books

Katie Books

In order from Katie's Picture Show to Katie and the Waterlily Pond.

The Katie series is a set of 5 picture books by James Mayhew, published between 1989 and 2010. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Katie's Picture Show
Katie and the Sunflowers
Katie in London
Katie and the Spanish Princess
Katie and the Waterlily Pond
Katie's Picture Show
Katie and the Sunflowers
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Katie's Picture Show
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Katie's Picture Show

By James Mayhew

Paintings come alive, leading to mischief and adventure in an art gallery.

32 pages· 1,167 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Summary: Katie's first art gallery visit turns magical when paintings spring to life. With her grandma, she embarks on a whimsical journey through masterpieces, encountering mischief, cream cakes, and a friendly tiger. Will Katie navigate this vibrant world and return to reality unscathed? Dive into this enchanting blend of art and adventure.
The complete set

Katie Series

5 books · Published 1989–2010

Katie's Picture Show
Series
Sale price
$958

Katie's Picture Show

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Paintings come alive, leading to mischief and adventure in an art gallery.

Katie and the Sunflowers
Series
Sale price
$1695

Katie and the Sunflowers

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001

A girl steps into famous paintings, causing chaos and adventure in an art museum.

Katie in London
Series
Sale price
$958

Katie in London

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003

A Trafalgar Square lion comes to life, leading a magical tour of London's iconic sights.

Katie and the Spanish Princess
Series
Sale price
$1099

Katie and the Spanish Princess

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

A birthday wish leads to an art gallery adventure and a royal surprise.

Katie and the Waterlily Pond
#14 in Series
Sale price
$1099

Katie and the Waterlily Pond

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Can Katie capture Monet's magic to win the art contest?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Katie series?

There are 5 books in the Katie series. It began with Katie's Picture Show in 1989, and the newest book, Katie and the Waterlily Pond, was published in 2010.

What ages are the Katie books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Katie to life.

01

James Mayhew

Author & Illustrator
02

Mary McQuillan

Author

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