Kaya—Stories from the first American Girl

Kaya® is an adventurous Nez Perce girl living in 1764 whose deep love of horses and respect for nature nourish her spirit. Kaya dreams of becoming a courageous leader for her people who’s ready to meet whatever the future brings. She draws strength from her family, the legends her elders tell, and the bold warrior woman who is her hero. And she learns that the choices she makes affect all Nez Perce people.

NEW! Kaya’s Story Collection

454 pages  6 3/8" x 8 5/8"
HC-Item# 1-58485-886-9 $29.95
Girls can enjoy all six classic tales of their favorite American Girl in one beautiful volume. Each book features an exquisite cover, vellum dust jacket, gorgeous full-color illustrations, gilded-edged pages, and a gold ribbon bookmark. These richly designed hardcover gift books will delight American girls everywhere.

Meet Kaya: Book 1

80 pages  6 1/8" x 8 1/2"
PB-Item# 1-58485-423-5 $5.95
HC-Item# 1-58485-424-3 $12.95

Kaya dreams of racing her beautiful mare Steps High. Her father warns her that the horse isn’t ready, but when a pesky boy insults Steps High, Kaya accepts his challenge to race. As they ride, Kaya loses sight of her little brothers. Her carelessness earns her a nickname that her friends won’t let her forget!

Kaya’s Escape!: Book 2

88 pages  6 1/8" x 8 1/2"
PB-Item# 54251 $5.95
HC-Item# 5426X $12.95

Enemy raiders are invading Kaya’s village! Kaya’s mother tells her to run for the woods with her blind sister, Speaking Rain. But Kaya wants to protect her horse, too. As Kaya hesitates, she and Speaking Rain are captured! How will they ever get back home?

Kaya’s Hero: Book 3

88 pages  6 1/8" x 8 1/2"
PB-Item#54278 $5.95
HC-Item# 54286 $12.95

When Swan Circling saves a baby on a runaway horse, Kaya is awed by the young warrior woman’s bravery. Kaya wants to be strong like Swan Circling, and she hopes to be her friend, too. Kaya knows she’s made mistakes—can she be worthy of Swan Circling’s friendship?

Kaya and Lone Dog: Book 4

96 pages  6 1/8" x 8 1/2"
PB-Item# 54294 $5.95
HC-Item# 54308 $12.95

Kaya misses Speaking Rain so much, and her heart is heavy as she mourns Swan Circling’s death. When she meets Lone Dog, a stray who keeps to herself, she’s glad to have a new friend. But she realizes it will take time to earn Lone Dog’s trust.

Kaya Shows the Way: Book 5

88 pages  6 1/8" x 8 1/2"
PB-Item# 54316 $5.95
HC-Item# 54324 $12.95

Kaya can’t wait for summer at Celilo Falls, where thousands of families gather to fish, feast, and dance. She’s hoping someone there will have word of her lost sister Speaking Rain.

Changes for Kaya: Book 6

80 pages  6 1/8" x 8 1/2"
PB-Item# 54332 $5.95
HC-Item#54340 $12.95

Kaya Boxed Set: Books 1-6

6 3/8" W x 9" H x 1 1/2" D
PB-Item# 55118 $34.95
HC-Item# 55126 $74.95

The perfect way to learn about Kaya is with this complete set of her six books in an attractive slipcase. Books include Meet Kaya, Kaya’s Escape!, Kaya’s Hero, Kaya and Lone Dog, Kaya Shows the Way, and Changes for Kaya.

Welcome to Kaya’s World • 1764

64 pages  12" x 10 1/2"
HC-Item# 57226 $16.95

Fans of The American Girls Collection will be thrilled to find out more about life in Kaya’s time. This beautiful nonfiction book captures the sights, sounds, and feelings of Nez Perce life over the last 240 years, from pow-wows and horse culture to legends and environmentalism. Rich historical photos and illustrations bring to life Nez Perce culture, then and now, for girls today.

Kaya and the River Girl

56 pages  4 1/2" x 6"
HC-Item# 57927 $4.95

When Spotted Owl becomes friends with Kaya’s sister, Speaking Rain, Kaya feels left out. Can Kaya overcome her jealousy and work with Spotted Owl in a moment of danger?

Book features full-color illustrations, a historical picture essay, and directions for a fun activity.

Kaya’s Paper Dolls

28 pages  8.58" x 10.62"
PB-Item#57005 $9.95

Girls can’t wait to play with these beautiful paper dolls! Most paper dolls use delicate tabs to hold on clothes and accessories. Our new paper dolls feature reusable sticky dots that last longer and make it easy for girls to play. Historically accurate outfits help them learn about fashions from American history. Each set includes:

- An American Girls paper doll with outfits
- Two “friend” paper dolls with outfits
- Lots of accessories
- Two-sided illustrated play scene
- Storage envelope for tucking everything away
- Mini book to make

The American Girls Art Studio: Kaya

64 pages  9" x 12"
HC-Item#57242 $14.95

Girls can enjoy their favorite American Girl characters in a whole new way with these interactive art studio kits. Each book features 24 detailed line scenes from the Kaya books, extra pages with decorative borders where girls can create their own illustrations, and a storage envelope to hold works in progress. The kits also include six brilliant watercolor pencils, a special blending tool, and “Artist Tips and Tricks” with directions for shading, shadows, and other techniques. Everything fits neatly into a travel case that’s perfect for indoors, outdoors, or on the go!