Book Series · 25 Books

Karen Katz Books

In order from Sleepy ABC to My America.

Sleepy ABC

The Colors of Us

In Grandma's Arms

Twelve Hats for Lena

No Biting!

Counting Christmas

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sleepy ABC

Sale price

$799

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1994

Sleepy ABC

By Margaret Wise Brown, Karen Katz (Illustrator)

Join four children as they prepare for bed while the world sleeps around them.

32 pages

4.3/7 Bookroo

Board Book

Summary: As night falls, four children embark on a bedtime journey, mirroring the world around them as animals and plants settle into slumber. With playful illustrations, this charming tale invites little ones to embrace the soothing rhythm of nighttime. Will the children find peace as the world drifts into dreams? Discover the gentle magic of bedtime in this enchanting board book.

The complete set

Karen Katz Series

25 books · Published 1994–2021

Sleepy ABC

Sale price

$799

Sleepy ABC

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1994

Join four children as they prepare for bed while the world sleeps around them.

The Colors of Us

Sale price

$1797

The Colors of Us

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A girl discovers the diverse shades of brown in her world.

In Grandma's Arms

Sale price

$858

In Grandma's Arms

Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2001

A child journeys through magical worlds with her grandmother's stories.

Twelve Hats for Lena

Sale price

$1899

Twelve Hats for Lena

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Can you craft a unique hat for every month?

No Biting!

Sale price

$674

No Biting!

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2002

Discover what toddlers can bite as they learn social skills in this playful exploration.

Counting Christmas

Sale price

$759

Counting Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 2003

Countdown to Christmas with a magical bedtime adventure.

No Hitting!

Sale price

$674

No Hitting!

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2004

Discover playful ways to channel toddler energy with humor and fun.

Daddy Hugs

Sale price

$858

Daddy Hugs

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2005

Count the hugs as bedtime nears.

Ten Tiny Tickles

Sale price

$759

Ten Tiny Tickles

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2005

Count tickles from head to toes in a playful family adventure.

Mommy Hugs

Sale price

$759

Mommy Hugs

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2006

Count the hugs shared between a mother and her baby.

Best-Ever Big Sister

Sale price

$674

Best-Ever Big Sister

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2006

Older siblings showcase their skills to new babies, promising growth ahead.

Can You Say Peace?

Sale price

$759

Can You Say Peace?

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006

Children worldwide share their wishes for peace in a vibrant journey.

Princess Baby, Night-Night

Sale price

$759

Princess Baby, Night-Night

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2009

A little princess resists bedtime with endless tasks. Will she ever sleep?

Shake It Up, Baby!

Sale price

$799

Shake It Up, Baby!

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2009

Shake, count, and shout with a playful rattle adventure!

Baby at the Farm

Sale price

$759

Baby at the Farm

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2009

Explore farm animals through touch in this engaging board book.

Baby's Numbers

Sale price

$759

Baby's Numbers

Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2010

Discover numbers 1-10 with familiar, friendly objects in a vibrant board book.

Nutcracker

Sale price

$858

Nutcracker

Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010

Join toddler ballerinas in a magical Nutcracker adventure.

Counting Kisses

Sale price

$799

Counting Kisses

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2011

How many kisses does it take for a baby to sleep?

The Babies on the Bus

Sale price

$858

The Babies on the Bus

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Babies sing and explore on a lively bus ride adventure.

My Big Boy Undies

Sale price

$759

My Big Boy Undies

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2012

Celebrate the big leap from diapers to underpants with a fun board book for toddlers.

My Big Girl Undies

Sale price

$759

My Big Girl Undies

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2012

Celebrate the big step from diapers to underpants with fun and excitement.

Now I'm Big!

Sale price

$759

Now I'm Big!

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2013

Discover the joys of growing up and all the things big kids can do.

Rosie Goes to Preschool

Sale price

$899

Rosie Goes to Preschool

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2015

Navigate preschool's first day with confidence and ease.

Baby's Big Busy Book

Sale price

$1499

Baby's Big Busy Book

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover a day of fun with Baby through interactive surprises.

My America

Sale price

$1697

My America

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2021

Children share their journeys to America, revealing diverse yet unifying experiences.

Companion series

Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Series

33 books · Published 2000–2021

Where Is Baby's Belly Button?

Sale price

$574

Where Is Baby's Belly Button?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2000

Discover baby's hidden features in a playful peekaboo adventure.

Where Is Baby's Mommy?

Sale price

$759

Where Is Baby's Mommy?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2001

Where is Mommy hiding? Join the playful search.

Grandma and Me

Sale price

$759

Grandma and Me

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2002

Discover surprises as Grandma visits, sharing love and joy with her grandchildren.

Excuse Me!

Sale price

$674

Excuse Me!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2002

Discover the magic words toddlers need in everyday mishaps.

Toes, Ears, & Nose!

Sale price

$858

Toes, Ears, & Nose!

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2003

Lift flaps to discover what's hidden beneath Baby's clothes.

Daddy and Me

Sale price

$759

Daddy and Me

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2003

Discover hidden tools to help Daddy finish his special project.

Grandpa and Me

Sale price

$759

Grandpa and Me

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2004

Join Grandpa in a pizza-making adventure with hidden surprises.

Sale price

$674

I Can Share

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2004

Toddlers discover the joy of sharing through playful lessons.

What Does Baby Say?

Sale price

$858

What Does Baby Say?

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2004

Discover what different babies say in this interactive board book.

A Potty for Me!

Sale price

$858

A Potty for Me!

Picture Book · Ages 1–5 · 2004

A child navigates the ups and downs of potty training.

Best-Ever Big Brother

Sale price

$759

Best-Ever Big Brother

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2006

Older siblings celebrate their skills while welcoming a new baby.

Where Is Baby's Pumpkin?

Sale price

$799

Where Is Baby's Pumpkin?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2006

A baby searches for a missing pumpkin, uncovering Halloween surprises.

Where Is Baby's Valentine?

Sale price

$799

Where Is Baby's Valentine?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2006

Help Baby find her missing valentine for Mommy.

Where Is Baby's Dreidel?

Sale price

$759

Where Is Baby's Dreidel?

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2007

Baby searches for a missing dreidel in a Chanukah hide-and-seek adventure.

Where Are Baby's Easter Eggs?

Sale price

$759

Where Are Baby's Easter Eggs?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2008

Lift flaps to uncover hidden Easter eggs in a playful search.

Where Is Baby's Birthday Cake?

Sale price

$759

Where Is Baby's Birthday Cake?

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2008

Where's Baby's birthday cake? Lift the flaps to find out!

Where Is Baby's Beach Ball?

Sale price

$858

Where Is Baby's Beach Ball?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2009

Where's the beach ball? Lift the flaps to find out!

Where Is Baby's Puppy?

Sale price

$699

Where Is Baby's Puppy?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2011

Lift flaps to find Baby's missing puppy.

Baby Loves Summer!

Sale price

$674

Baby Loves Summer!

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2012

Lift the flaps to discover summer's delights in this playful board book.

Baby Loves Fall!

Sale price

$759

Baby Loves Fall!

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2013

Discover fall's surprises with Baby in this lift-the-flap adventure.

Baby Loves Winter!

Sale price

$759

Baby Loves Winter!

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2013

Discover winter's surprises with Baby's lift-the-flap adventure.

Buzz, Buzz, Baby!

Sale price

$759

Buzz, Buzz, Baby!

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2014

Lift the flaps to discover adorable bugs hiding everywhere!

Zoom, Zoom, Baby!

Sale price

$759

Zoom, Zoom, Baby!

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2014

Lift the flaps to find Baby among playful animals in vehicles.

What Does Baby Love?

Sale price

$759

What Does Baby Love?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2014

Discover what Baby loves most in this playful lift-the-flap adventure.

Roar, Roar, Baby!

Sale price

$674

Roar, Roar, Baby!

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2015

Lift the flaps to find the hidden zoo animals. Where's the tiger?

Splish, Splash, Baby!

Sale price

$759

Splish, Splash, Baby!

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2015

Discover surprises in Baby's bath with lift-the-flap fun.

Kiss Baby's Boo-Boo

Sale price

$674

Kiss Baby's Boo-Boo

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2016

Lift the flaps to discover how love heals boo-boos.

Vroom, Vroom, Trucks!

Sale price

$674

Vroom, Vroom, Trucks!

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2016

Discover hidden construction trucks in this interactive adventure.

Where Is Baby's Turkey?

Sale price

$799

Where Is Baby's Turkey?

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2017

Lift the flaps to find Baby's turkey in this Thanksgiving adventure.

Where Is Baby's Home?

Sale price

$699

Where Is Baby's Home?

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2017

Discover where baby animals find their cozy homes.

Auntie and Me

Sale price

$858

Auntie and Me

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2018

Who's at the door? Discover Auntie's surprises with Baby.

Welcome, Baby!

Sale price

$674

Welcome, Baby!

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2019

Discover the joy of welcoming a new baby with heartwarming family moments.

Kisses, Kisses, Head to Toe!

Sale price

$799

Kisses, Kisses, Head to Toe!

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2021

Discover baby's world with playful peekaboo surprises and a special mirror finale.

Companion series

Karen Katz: My First Holiday Series

2 books · Published 2005–2007

My First Chinese New Year

Sale price

$1597

My First Chinese New Year

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005

A girl discovers the joy of Chinese New Year traditions.

My First Ramadan

Sale price

$858

My First Ramadan

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2007

A boy experiences his first Ramadan fast, sharing the journey with his family.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Karen Katz series?

There are 25 books in the Karen Katz series. It began with Sleepy ABC in 1994, and the newest book, My America, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Karen Katz books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Karen Katz to life.

Karen Katz

Author & Illustrator

Margaret Wise Brown

Jayne C. Shelton

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