Kathy Furgang

  • 34

    Catalog books

  • 4

    Works

  • 1999 to 2019

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Kathy Furgang adapts and arranges illustrated short books that bring familiar figures and series to younger or reintroducing readers. Her contributions often present playful, accessible retellings or companion pieces tied to bestselling properties, keeping tone light while honoring the original creators’ intent.

In the listed work, Furgang translates Jeff Kinney’s world into a concise, 24-page format, focusing on visual storytelling and simplified text. Her approach streamlines character voice and comedic beats so newcomers can enjoy an entry-level glimpse of a larger series.

Best Place To Start

Jeff Kinney

Enslow Publishing • 2018 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Illustrations for children's activity and novelty books • Short, playful comic-style art • Collaborations with popular children's authors

Genres and themes: Children's picture books • Humor and visual gags • Interactive/novelty formats

Who this author is best for: Good for young readers and adults seeking light, image-driven humor or activity-style pages.

Browse titles with larger images or activity labels to spot interactive or novelty formats quickly.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Jeff Kinney

    Enslow Publishing • 2018 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2018 • 24 pages.

  2. Mount St. Helens

    PowerKids Press • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 24 pages.

  3. My Brain (Furgang, Kathy. My Body.)

    PowerKids Press • 2001 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  4. My Eyes (Furgang, Kathy. My Body.)

    PowerKids Press • 2001 • quick commitment

  5. My Nose (Furgang, Kathy. My Body.)

    PowerKids Press • 2001 • quick commitment

  6. Tambora a Killer from Indonesia

    PowerKids Press • 2001 • quick commitment

  7. Volcanoes of the World

    PowerKids Press • 2001 • quick commitment

  8. Let's Take a Field Trip to an Ant Colony (Furgang, Kathy. Neighborhoods in Nature.)

    PowerKids Press • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 24 pages.

  9. My Heart (Furgang, Kathy. My Body.)

    PowerKids Press • 2000 • quick commitment

  10. Brown V. Board of Education

    Rosen Young Adult • 2018 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2018 • 48 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Mount St. Helens gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Jeff Kinney leans later in the catalog.
  • My Brain (Furgang, Kathy. My Body.) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Jeff Kinney.

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