Name: The Essential Kate DiCamillo Collection
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Author: Kate DiCamillo

About This Book

For both Kate DiCamillo’s staunchest fans and those just discovering this beloved author, here are five of her award-winning classics in one handsome set. Create an instant Kate DiCamillo collection with five of her New York Times best-selling novels — among them a Newbery Honor Book, a National Book Award Finalist, a Newbery Medal Winner, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winner, and an American Library Association Notable Children’s Book. Included in this set are editions of: Because of Winn-Dixi

Our Review

This collection gathers five of Kate DiCamillo's most celebrated middle-grade novels, offering a substantial introduction to her signature storytelling. Readers will encounter unforgettable animal companions, resilient children navigating complex emotions, and beautifully crafted tales that explore themes of friendship, loss, and belonging. Each novel is a New York Times bestseller and a literary award-winner, from a Newbery Medal winner to a National Book Award finalist, ensuring both literary quality and profound emotional depth for young readers.

What makes this set particularly valuable is the range of reading experiences it provides, from the heartwarming southern tale of a girl and her dog to more bittersweet, atmospheric adventures. It serves as an ideal foundation for a home library, perfectly suited for children ready to transition into richer, chapter-book narratives. Parents seeking meaningful read-alouds or independent readers for their children will find these stories spark important conversations and leave a lasting impression, solidifying a love for character-driven literature.