Coolidge, Susan

What Katy Did

In this opening of What Katy Did, Katy Carr bursts onto the page as a spirited, imaginative girl who wants to be useful, admired, and full of purpose. At home with her siblings, her father Dr. Carr, and Aunt Izzie, the story settles into the warm, sometimes chaotic rhythms of family life. Readers are invited into the children’s beloved play-place, Paradise, where Katy’s impulsive nature and big ideas shine. This classic begins with humor, affection, and a gentle promise of growth as Katy’s cheerful spirit starts to learn patience and care for others.