Fran Manushkin

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  • Bibliography:
    150 Books (5 Series)
  • First Book:
    January 1975
  • Latest Book:
    August 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Katie Woo

1 - No More Teasing (Aug-2009)
2 - Boss of the World (Aug-2009)
3 - Too Much Rain (Aug-2009)
4 - Goodbye to Goldie (Aug-2009)
5 - A Happy Day (Aug-2009)
6 - The Big Lie (Aug-2009)
7 - Katie in the Kitchen (Jan-2010)
8 - A Nervous Night (Jan-2010)
9 - Best Season Ever (Jan-2010)
10 - Katie Goes Camping (Jan-2010)
11 - Make-Believe Class (Jan-2010)
12 - Moving Day (Jan-2010)
13 - Red, White, and Blue and Katie Woo! (Aug-2010)
14 - No Valentines for Katie (Aug-2010)
15 - Boo, Katie Woo! (Aug-2010)
16 - Katie Saves Thanksgiving (Aug-2010)
17 - Katie Finds a Job (Jan-2011)
18 - Katie's Lucky Birthday (Jan-2011)
19 - Star of the Show (Jan-2011)
20 - The Tricky Tooth (Jan-2011)
21 - Katie Woo, Where Are You? (Aug-2011)
22 - Katie Woo Has the Flu (Aug-2011)
23 - Katie's New Shoes (Aug-2011)
24 - Katie and the Class Pet (Aug-2011)
25 - Katie Saves the Earth (Feb-2013)
26 - Moo, Katie Woo! (Feb-2013)
27 - Piggy Bank Problems (Feb-2013)
28 - Who Needs Glasses? (Feb-2013)
29 - Cowgirl Katie (Jan-2014)
30 - Fly High, Katie (Jan-2014)
31 - Keep Dancing, Katie (Jul-2014)
32 - Katie and the Fancy Substitute (Jul-2014)
33 - Katie's Noisy Music (Jan-2015)
34 - Cartwheel Katie (Jan-2015)
35 - Katie Woo, Super Scout (Aug-2015)
36 - Katie's Happy Mother's Day (Aug-2015)
37 - The Best Club (Aug-2016)
38 - Katie's Spooky Sleepover (Aug-2016)
39 - Katie Blows Her Top (Jan-2018)
40 - Daddy Can't Dance (Jan-2018)
41 - Flower Girl Katie (Jan-2019)
42 - Katie and the Haunted Museum (Jan-2019)
Katie Woo's Super Stylish Activity Book (Jul-2013)

A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery

1 - The Mystery of the Snow Puppy (Jan-2022)
2 - The Rainbow Mystery (Jan-2022)
3 - The Mystery of the Stinky Spooky Night (Jan-2022)
4 - The Birthday Party Mystery (Jan-2022)
5 - The Peanut Butter and Jelly Mystery (Aug-2022)
6 - The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow (Aug-2022)
7 - The Mystery of the Missing Mummy (Aug-2022)
8 - The Super-Duper Supermoon Mystery (Aug-2022)

Katie Woo: Star Writer

1 - Sincerely, Katie: Writing a Letter with Katie Woo (Dec-2015)
2 - What's in Your Heart, Katie?: Writing in a Journal with Katie Woo (Dec-2015)
3 - It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie: Writing a Poem with Katie Woo (Dec-2015)
4 - What Happens Next, Katie?: Writing a Narrative with Katie Woo (Dec-2015)
5 - Stick to the Facts, Katie: Writing a Research Paper with Katie Woo (Dec-2015)
6 - What Do You Think, Katie?: Writing an Opinion Piece with Katie Woo (Dec-2015)

Katie Woo's Neighborhood

1 - Stocking Up for the Storm (Aug-2019)
2 - Helping Mayor Patty (Aug-2019)
3 - Super Paramedic! (Aug-2019)
4 - Friends in the Mail (Aug-2019)
5 - The Best Baker (Jan-2020)
6 - Open Wide, Katie! (Jan-2020)
7 - Good Morning, Farmer Carmen! (Jan-2020)
8 - Katie's Vet Loves Pets (Jan-2020)
9 - Mr. Patel Builds (Jan-2021)
10 - Firefighter Kayla (Jan-2021)
11 - Super-Duper Librarian (Jan-2021)
12 - Nurse Kenji Rules! (Jan-2021)

Pedro

1 - Pedro's Mystery Club (Aug-2016)
2 - Pedro Goes Buggy (Aug-2016)
3 - Pedro's Big Goal (Aug-2016)
4 - Pedro for President (Aug-2016)
5 - Pedro, First-Grade Hero (Sep-2016)
6 - Pedro and the Shark (Jan-2017)
7 - Pirate Pedro (Jan-2017)
8 - Pedro's Tricky Tower (Aug-2017)
9 - Pedro the Ninja (Aug-2017)
10 - Pedro the Great (Aug-2017)
11 - The Big Stink (Aug-2018)
12 - Pedro's Monster (Aug-2018)
13 - Pedro's Big Break (Aug-2018)
14 - On Top of the World (Aug-2018)
15 - Pedro, First-Class Friend (Oct-2018)
16 - Pedro Goes Wild! (Aug-2019)
17 - Pedro Keeps His Cool (Aug-2019)
18 - Pedro Goes to Mars (Aug-2020)
19 - The Best Pet? (Aug-2020)
20 - Pedro and the Dragon (Aug-2021)
21 - Pedro Is Rich (Aug-2021)

Book List in Order: 150 titles

  • Shirleybird

    • / General Fiction
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  • Swinging and swinging

    • / General Fiction
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  • The Perfect Christmas Picture

    An I Can Read Book

  • Moon Dragon

  • The Superkids and the Singing Dog

  • Ketchup, Catchup

  • Beach Day

  • Little Rabbit's Baby Brother

  • Be Brave, Baby Rabbit



  • Glow in the Dark Mother Goose

  • Walt Disney Pictures Presents the Prince and the Pauper

    Little Golden Books

    The Prince and the Pauper is a novel written by American author Mark Twain. The story centers around two young boys who look identical in appearance, but one is a pauper and the other is Prince Edward, the son of King Henry VIII....

  • Walt Disney's One Hundred One Dalmatians: A Counting Book

  • Hello World

  • The Best Toy of All

  • Latkes and Applesauce

    NOTE ISBN MAY CHANGE FOR BKSHELF REISSUE. The beloved story of a joyous Hannukah celebration--reissued in Scholastic Bookshelf paperback!

    The Menashe family enjoys a joyous holiday celebration despite a scarcity of food. Includes notes on Hanu...

  • Disney Babies Somebody Loves You

  • Let's Go Riding in Our Strollers

  • My Christmas Safari

  • Peeping and Sleeping

    After watching and listening to hundreds of tiny pond frogs hopping and "peeping" about on a warm spring night, Barry announces that he too wants to be a "peeper," and he and his father hop back to their own "pond" and into bed....



  • Joys of the Sabbath

  • The Matzah That Papa Brought Home

    Bringing cherished Passover traditions to life, a new book by the author of Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story includes a short history of the Passover story, lively illustrations, cumulative verse, and an explanation of holiday symbols....

  • Rachel, Meet Your Angel!

    The new Angel Corners series, in which four ten-year-old girls meet their guardian angels, includes the adventures of Rachel Summers, a newcomer to Angel Corners, who must clear her name after being accused of stealing. Original....

  • Toby Takes the Cake

    In the special town of Angel Corners, ten-year-old Toby Antonio, whose family runs a bakery, almost lets her sweet-tooth destroy her dreams, until her own personal guardian angel, Serena, comes to her aid. Original....

  • Lulu's Mixed-up Movie

  • Starlight and Candles

  • Val McCall, Ace Reporter?

    Val's debut in the local newspaper is a disaster when someone switches her piece for some offensive material, upsetting everyone in town in the process, and it is up to her guardian angel to save her from losing face. Original....

  • Harcourt School Publishers Signatures: Library Book Grade 1 Peeping & Sleeping

    A chorus of Peep-PEEP! Peep-PEEP! greets Barry and his father as they walk down to the pond on a warm spring night. They watch zillions of tiny frogs hopping about, puffed into bubbles, a bubble for every peep. Illustrated with jewel-like pastels, th...

  • Sophie and the Shofar

    Two cousins, Sophie and Sasha, play and work together until a missing shofar comes between them. This heartfelt story about two young children incorporates many High Holy Day themes, including blowing the shofar and attending synagogue. Bright, richl...

  • Daughters of Fire

    Biblical stories of valorous women--from Eve to Yael--have helped shape the human character and spirit. Rarely, though, has the essence of these heroines been revealed as poignantly as it is in Daughters of Fire.
    Fran Manushkin’s sensitive ret...



  • Hooray for Hanukkah!

    In a new and very different approach to the traditional Hanukkah story, one family’s celebration of the joyous Jewish winter holiday is seen from the perspective of the family menorah! From the first night and the first candle, the menorah describe...

  • Baby, Come Out!

    Baby is quite content living in the belly of her Mom and does not want to come out, until Daddy thinks of things that will entice her out -- lots of love and kisses!
    WINNER-Dutch Silver Pencil Award...

  • The Little Sleepyhead

  • Miriam's Cup

    Let the Scholastic Bookshelf books be your guide through the whole range of your child's reading experience: laugh with them, learn with them,read with them!
    Category: Holiday

    It's Passover at the Pinsky home. Before the seder, Mama tells a...

  • The Shivers in the Fridge

    Little, flat Sonny Shivers and his family only know it's cold and dark where they live, and whenever the earth quakes, a monstrous hand, reaching forth in a great flash of light, snatches away part of their landscape -- Buttery Cliffs, towering Mt. ...

  • Ready, Set, Oops!

    Joey's running to the library--fast. Too fast! But his trips and tumbles won't help him come up with an idea for Science Day. Or will they?...

  • Latkes and Applesauce: A Hannukah Story

    The beloved story of a joyous Hanukkah celebration--reissued in Scholastic Bookshelf paperback!

    The Menasche family enjoys a joyous holiday celebration despite a scarcity of food. Includes notes on Hanukkah, a bibliography, a recipe for making...

  • How Mama Brought the Spring

    One wintry morning, Mama tells Rosy a wondrous story about her own mama, Grandma Beatrice, who could bring spring to cold, cold Minsk by making magic in the kitchen. Together, mother and daughter mix batter and sing a song. Then the batter goes into ...

  • Elect Me!

    Read It Readers: Yellow Level

  • The Big Lie

    Katie Woo - 6

    Jake's new toy plane is missing. No one knows where it is, except Katie Woo. But Katie wants to keep the plane. What should she do?...



  • Boss of the World

    Katie Woo - 2

    It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but Katie Woo is being bossy. Can she stop being bossy and have fun with her friends? Katie Woo is a spunky, sassy, and stylish schoolgirl that readers will fall in love with. These early chapter books a...

  • Goodbye to Goldie

    Katie Woo - 4

    Katie Woo's dog, Goldie, was very old. Goldie became sick and died. Katie will miss her friend. She is glad that she has lots of happy memories of Goldie....

  • A Happy Day

    Katie Woo - 5

    Katie Woo has a wonderful life. From morning to night, lots of things make her feel good. Katie loves having a happy day!...

  • No More Teasing

    Katie Woo - 1

    A mean boy always teases Katie Woo. It makes Katie sad and mad. How can she make the bully stop teasing her? Katie Woo is a spunky, sassy, and stylish schoolgirl that readers will fall in love with. These early chapter books are perfect for explaini...

  • Too Much Rain

    Katie Woo - 3

    One day it rains so much that Katie Woo and her family have to take shelter at the high school gym. Katie feels strange sleeping in the gym, and she is worried about her house. Will it ever stop raining? Katie Woo is a spunky, sassy, and stylish sch...

  • Best Season Ever

    Katie Woo - 9

    Pedro says winter is the best. JoJo thinks summer is number one. For Katie Woo, spring is tops! So who is right? Which is the best season ever? ...

  • Katie Goes Camping

    Katie Woo - 10

    Katie Woo loves camping with Pedro and JoJo. Cooking with a campfire and sleeping under the stars is fun! But when it gets dark and the shadows come out, camping can get a little scary. ...

  • Katie in the Kitchen

    Katie Woo - 7

    Katie Woo wanted to help her mom, so she started dinner on her own. She was enjoying her time in the kitchen when she heard a strange noise.. Was there a ghost cooking up something too? ...

  • Make-Believe Class

    Katie Woo - 11

    Katie Woo's teacher, Miss Winkle, is the best teacher around. One day, it was cold and gloomy. But Miss Winkle showed her students how to warm up the day by using their imaginations. Who knew a gray day could be so fun?...

  • Moving Day

    Katie Woo - 12

    Katie Woo's family is moving to a new house. Katie will miss her old room, and she thinks her new house seems a little weird. Her parents say it will feel like home soon enough, but she's just not sure. ...



  • A Nervous Night

    Katie Woo - 8

    Katie Woo is so excited to spend the night at her grandparents' house. But once she gets to their house, she feels a little nervous. How will she ever spend a whole night in the strange house? ...

  • Boo, Katie Woo!

    Katie Woo - 15

    Katie Woo is dressing up like a monster for Halloween. She plans on scaring everyone in the neighborhood. But she is disappointed when everyone knows it is her. Katie can't seem to trick anyone, and that is the only treat she is interested in. ...

  • Katie Saves Thanksgiving

    Katie Woo - 16

    Pedro's and JoJo's families are on their way to Katie's house for Thanksgiving dinner. But they get stuck in a snowstorm, and the Woos' oven suddenly breaks. Katie wonders what kind of Thanksgiving it will be without sweet potatoes, pie, and most of ...

  • No Valentines for Katie

    Katie Woo - 14

    Katie Woo's class had a special celebration for Valentine's Day. Katie had lots of fun reading the little candy hearts that her teacher handed out. But when everyone got a special valentine except her, she felt terrible. Could it be that nobody likes...

  • Red, White, and Blue and Katie Woo!

    Katie Woo - 13

    Everyone knows that the Fourth of July is our country's birthday. So after a fun parade, Pedro and JoJo join Katie for a party. It turns into a red, white, and blue day as Katie and her friends celebrate. ...

  • Katie Finds a Job

    Katie Woo - 17

    Career day is coming up at school, and Katie has to pick a job and present it to her class. Katie likes doing so many things, it is hard to decide. How will she ever choose the perfect career? ...

  • Katie's Lucky Birthday

    Katie Woo - 18

    Katie is happy to be the person of the day when she celebrates her birthday at school. But when she realizes that her friend Pedro's birthday is in August, she wants to find a way to share her birthday with him. Come celebrate with the lucky birthday...

  • Star of the Show

    Katie Woo - 19

    Katie can't believe that she has been cast as a worm in the school play. How can a worm ever be a star? But even a terrible part can't stop this star from shining! Bravo, Katie Woo! ...

  • The Tricky Tooth

    Katie Woo - 20

    Everyone in Katie Woo's class has lost a tooth, except her! She tries everything she can think of to make her wiggly tooth fall out, but nothing works. Will she ever lose her tricky tooth? Katie Woo is a spunky, sassy, and stylish schoolgirl that re...

  • The Tushy Book

    Baby tushies. Grown-up tushies. Animal tushies. Tushies are all around us! Even the word, TUSHY, is fun to say. C’mon, say it with us: TUSHY! TUSHY! TUSHY! Here’s a celebration of this squeezably soft body part, with humor and warmth that read...

  • Katie and the Class Pet

    Katie Woo - 24

    Katie is so excited when her name is drawn to take the class pet, Binky, home for the weekend. Things start off great, and Katie takes good care of Binky. But when she loses him, she dreads telling her teacher and classmates. ...

  • Katie Woo Has the Flu

    Katie Woo - 22

    It all starts with a sneeze! Katie Woo catches the flu. She feels yucky and has to miss a few days of school. Will she ever feel like herself again? ...

  • Katie Woo, Where Are You?

    Katie Woo - 21

    Katie and her parents are off to the mall for a day of shopping. While her mom looks for a new dress, her dad is checking out the lawn mowers and televisions. And Katie is nowhere to be found. Does Katie even know that she's lost? ...

  • Katie's New Shoes

    Katie Woo - 23

    Katie's toes are feeling very squished in her old shoes. It's time to shop for some new ones! She's looking for just the right pair. They must have lots of pizzazz to be perfect for Katie. ...

  • Many Days, One Shabbat

    One light. Many candles. One challah. Many slices. A family gets ready to celebrate the Sabbath. It welcomes guests, enjoys a nice meal, and savors a few quiet moments together. Shabbat Shalom! Appealing watercolors add just the right touch to the fe...

  • The Belly Book

    Bellies come in all shapes and sizes: baby bellies, grown-up bellies, animal bellies. Some bellies are soft. Some bellies are firm. Round or flat, all bellies deserve a happy pat....

  • Big Brothers Are the Best

    Becoming a big brother is an exciting time full of smiles, smells, hugs, and kisses. ...

  • Big Sisters Are the Best!

    Becoming a big sister is an exciting time full of smiles, smells, hugs, and kisses. ...

  • Big Girl Panties

    "Big Girl Panties" features a light, positive approach to motivate toddlers to become toilet trained. What could be more rewarding for a little girl than wearing big girl panties, just like mommy? Adult caregivers and toddlers alike will love the sna...

  • Katie Saves the Earth

    Katie Woo - 25

    It is almost Earth Day, and Katie and her friends all want to keep the Earth green. To do her part, Katie organizes a yard sale. ...

  • Moo, Katie Woo!

    Katie Woo - 26

    When Katie gets lost on a field trip to a farm, her classmates help her find her way. ...

  • Piggy Bank Problems

    Katie Woo - 27

    Even though Katie's dad works at a bank, she prefers to keep her money in her piggy bank. But what happens when she drops her piggy and it breaks? ...

  • Who Needs Glasses?

    Katie Woo - 28

    Pedro has new glasses, but he does not like them. When he pretends to lose them, Katie shows him why glasses are important. ...

  • Katie Woo's Super Stylish Activity Book

    Katie Woo

    It's time to get creative! Join everyone's favorite stylish school girl in her first ever activity book. From decorating Katie's clothes to helping her plan a party, there are nearly sixty pages of puzzles and pictures to complete! ...

  • Cowgirl Katie

    Katie Woo - 29

    Katie is crazy for horses! She pretends her bike is a horse, but it's missing a mane and tail. She rides a horse on a merry-go-round, but its mane and tail were just made of wood. But one day, her dad surprises her with a trip to a ranch, where she'l...

  • Fly High, Katie

    Katie Woo - 30

    Katie's going to Florida to her grandma, and she gets to take an airplane to get there! She's never flown before, but JoJo says it is fun. But after waiting in long lines, losing her teddy bear, and having juice spill on her lap, Katie wonders if fly...

  • Katie and the Fancy Substitute

    Katie Woo - 32

    Every day, Katie Woo is excited to go to school to see Miss Winkle. Except one day, Miss Winkle is sick and fancy Miss Bliss is there, teaching in her place. Katie wants to impress her new teacher, but no matter what she does, she just can't get it r...

  • Keep Dancing, Katie

    Katie Woo - 31

    Katie loves to dance, but when a new girl, Mattie, joins her dance class, dancing just isn't as fun. Mattie can spin faster and jump higher than Katie, and Katie is jealous. Will Katie stop worrying about Mattie and remember how fun it is to just kee...

  • Cartwheel Katie

    Katie Woo - 34

    When Katie sees gymnasts on TV, she thinks the girls are so cool! So she jumps at the chance to take a gymnastics class. But it turns out that somersaults and cartwheels aren't as easy as they look. Will Katie ever learn to land on her feet? ...

  • Katie's Noisy Music

    Katie Woo - 33

    Katie loves music, and she'd like to make music of her own. She enjoys all of the instruments her dad and friends play, but none seem right for her. What instrument will match the music in Katie's heart? ...

  • Happy in Our Skin

    Is there anything more splendid than a baby’s skin? For families of all stripes comes a sweet celebration of what makes us unique -- and what holds us together. Look at you! You look so cute in your brand-new birthday suit. Just savor the...

  • Katie Woo, Super Scout

    Katie Woo - 35

    Katie has joined the Super Scouts, where every scout is like a sister. Katie's ready for some outside fun on a treasure hunt, but she and her partner Janie are nothing alike! On their nature hike, Katie finds out that being friends doesn't always mea...

  • Katie's Happy Mother's Day

    Katie Woo - 36

    When Katie's mom starts to feel under the weather, it's up to the spunky schoolgirl to help her get better. And with Mother's Day coming, Katie wants to get a super-special gift for her super-special mom. But sometimes the best gift isn't a thing you...

  • It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie: Writing a Poem with Katie Woo

    Katie Woo: Star Writer - 3

    Hi! I'm Katie Woo. I thought poems needed to rhyme, but my friend JoJo told me that they didn't. Now I'm having so much fun painting pictures with words. From beards to bath time, you can write a poem about anything. Best of all, anyone can write poe...

  • Sincerely, Katie: Writing a Letter with Katie Woo

    Katie Woo: Star Writer - 1

    Hi! I'm Katie Woo. My teacher Miss Winkle asked us to write a thank you letter to a special classroom visitor. Well, once I got started writing letters, I didn't want to stop. From the greeting to the signature, writing letters is the best. Write you...

  • Stick to the Facts, Katie: Writing a Research Paper with Katie Woo

    Katie Woo: Star Writer - 5

    Hi! I'm Katie Woo. I decided to write a research paper about butterflies for school. You won't believe all the things I learned when I started reading about butterflies. My report was full of facts. Maybe you want to write your own research paper. Fo...

  • What Do You Think, Katie?: Writing an Opinion Piece with Katie Woo

    Katie Woo: Star Writer - 6

    Hi! I'm Katie Woo. I am writing an opinion piece for my school paper. I wasn't sure what to write about until JoJo and Pedro made me mad. Now I'm going to tell everyone just what rotten friends they can be. While I'm at it, I'll teach you how to writ...

  • What Happens Next, Katie?: Writing a Narrative with Katie Woo

    Katie Woo: Star Writer - 4

    Hi! I'm Katie Woo. Did you know that narrative is another word for story? I just love writing narratives and sharing them with my friends. There are all kinds of narratives: scary, sad, adventurous, and my favorite, funny! If you've never written one...

  • What's in Your Heart, Katie?: Writing in a Journal with Katie Woo

    Katie Woo: Star Writer - 2

    Hi! I'm Katie Woo. When I was upset about losing my lucky charm, my mom gave me a journal. She said that writing down my feelings would make me feel better. And she was right! If you've never kept a journal, you should try. Your journal is a special ...

  • Big Boy Underpants

    Big Boy Underpants offers a light, positive approach to motivate little boys to become toilet-trained. Snappy, rhyming text and bright, quirky illustrations sound the perfect note to encourage toddlers who want to wear big boy underpants -- just like...

  • The Best Club

    Katie Woo - 37

    Katie Woo would love to be part of Sophie's club, but it seems like Sophie doesn't think Katie is special enough. In fact, no one is! How will Katie and her friends manage to join the best club around? ...

  • Katie's Spooky Sleepover

    Katie Woo - 38

    Katie Woo is having a sleepover filled with food, fun, and friends. The girls giggle at a spooky story, but when Katie's lucky kimono goes missing, she can't help but wonder if the ghost from the story is to blame. ...

  • Pedro for President

    Pedro - 4

    Pedro and his friend Katie Woo are both running for class president. Pedro knows he can do great things for his class, if only he gets past that speech! ...

  • Pedro Goes Buggy

    Pedro - 2

    A school assignment has Pedro collecting bugs, bugs, and more bugs! But what happens when his brother Paco lets them all out? ...

  • Pedro's Big Goal

    Pedro - 3

    Pedro dreams of playing goalie for the next big soccer match. But he worries he's too slow and too small. Will Pedro meet his big goal? ...

  • Pedro's Mystery Club

    Pedro - 1

    With a new clubhouse in his yard, Pedro decides to start a mystery-solving club. Will he and his friends find the clues to crack the case? ...

  • Pedro, First-Grade Hero

    Pedro - 5

    Spend some time with Pedro, Katie Woo's fun-loving friend. From a buggy disaster to a run for class president, Pedro has what it takes to be the hero of first-grade. No matter what he's doing, Pedro is always good for some laughs and adventure. ...

  • Pedro and the Shark

    Pedro - 6

    Pedro is excited for his class trip to the aquarium. But his class disappears when he's not paying attention, leaving him alone with a shark! Sealife comes to life in this easy-to-read chapter book. ...

  • Pirate Pedro

    Pedro - 7

    Arg! It's Pirate Day at school. Pedro and his mateys have fun pretending to be pirates at school and home. But who will be captain of the ship? This dose of pirate fun is built to engage the young reader. ...

  • Pedro the Great

    Pedro - 10

    Join Pedro for his latest adventures with his pal Katie Woo. One day, he's pretending he's a pirate, sailing the high seas. The next day, he's practicing his karate, being as fierce as a ninja star. But no matter what adventure Pedro's having, he's a...

  • Pedro the Ninja

    Pedro - 9

    After watching a ninja cartoon, Pedro dreams of being a ninja himself. Luckily, his dad gets him karate lessons. With hardwork and a little practice, maybe Pedro can become ninja star, just like the ones he sees in the movies! A glossary and reading ...

  • Pedro's Tricky Tower

    Pedro - 8

    Pedro's class is building towers out of paper cups to see who can build the tallest tower. Pedro loves to build, but he's got a big problem. Troublemaker Roddy is on his team. Can Pedro and Roddy learn to work together? A glossary and critical thinki...

  • Bamboo for Me, Bamboo for You!

    Panda twins, Miranda and Amanda, frolic, fight, and fuss over their favorite treat -- bamboo -- in this playful, vibrant picture book. Panda twins Miranda and Amanda love bamboo so much it’s the only treat they want to eat! But in between bamboo...

  • Daddy Can't Dance

    Katie Woo - 40

    Katie Woo is excited to go a to a special daddy-daughter dance. There's only one problem. Katie's dad keeps stepping on her toes. Can Katie help her daddy with his dance moves? ...

  • Katie Blows Her Top

    Katie Woo - 39

    Katie Woo has science on her mind. She's doing a science experiment and building her own volcano. But when her project gets out of control, Katie gets mad. Can Katie keep from blowing her top? ...

  • The Big Stink

    Pedro - 11

    Something smells terrible in Miss Winkle's classroom, and no one knows what it is! When the class bully picks on the new boy, saying he's the smelly one, Pedro steps in and stands up for his new friend. But the class still needs to know where that st...

  • On Top of the World

    Pedro - 14

    Pedro's family is spending the day with their friends at an amusement park. Everyone is having a wonderful time until Pedro's brother Paco gets lost! Can a ride on the Ferris wheel lead Pedro back to Paco? A glossary, reader questions, and a set of k...

  • Pedro's Big Break

    Pedro - 13

    When Pedro falls off his bike, he ends up with a broken arm and a bright blue cast. Worst of all, he'll miss his big camping trip. Can Pedro's friends and family find a way to cheer him up? With a relatable plotline, a glossary, reader response promp...

  • Pedro's Monster

    Pedro - 12

    Pedro is obsessed with monster trucks. He plays with his toy truck, writes about them at school, and even gets to go to a rally with his friends. He simply can't stop thinking about them! But can his love of monster trucks help him stop the monsters ...

  • Pedro, First-Class Friend

    Pedro - 15

    What makes Pedro a first-class friend? One, he will bravely search out the classroom stink. Two, he loves driving monster trucks. Three, he knows how to have fun, even with a broken arm. And four, he's even a friend to his little brother! Read his la...

  • Flower Girl Katie

    Katie Woo - 41

    When Katie's Aunt Patty asks her to be the flower girl at her wedding, Katie is thrilled! But then she starts thinking about all the things that could go wrong. It's up to JoJo and Katie's other friends to get Katie feeling ready for the big day. A s...

  • Katie and the Haunted Museum

    Katie Woo - 42

    Katie and her family are joining their friends for a special sleepover at the museum. As they wander through dark displays of dinosaurs and huge animals, JoJo is sure the museum is haunted at night. Katie, on the other hand, brags about not being s...

  • Friends in the Mail

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 4

    Getting mail always gives Katie a thrill, and today she's going to give someone else that fun feeling. She's sending her grandfather a package for his birthday. Along the way, she runs into friends with mail they've received and mail to send. Those p...

  • Helping Mayor Patty

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 2

    When Katie's aunt Patty is elected mayor, Katie thinks her aunt will be able to make fabulous new rules, like free ice cream on Sundays! After Aunt Patty explains how the office works, Katie wants to share her ideas  with the city council. How c...

  • Pedro Goes Wild!

    Pedro - 16

    Pedro and his dad are off on an adventure in the woods. Dad can't wait to show Pedro how to survive in the wild. But Pedro is a lot better at climbing rocks, tracking animals, and identifying plants than his dad is. Does Pedro even need his dad out i...

  • Pedro Keeps His Cool

    Pedro - 17

    It’s winter festival time! There are games, a snowman contest, skating, and of course, treats. But the festival isn’t much fun for Pedro. His snow dog is a flop, and he falls flat on the ice. Will Pedro keep his cool and find a way to have fun?...

  • Stocking Up for the Storm

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 1

    A big storm is coming, and Katie is worried: what if they run out of food? The Woo family and friends head to Mr. Nelson's store to stock up on supplies and get a lesson on buying and selling. Who knew a trip to the store could offer so much?...

  • Super Paramedic!

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 3

    Katie's Grandma has tripped on a cracked sidewalk and hurt her ankle, but she's soon rescued by two real life heroes: the paramedics! Katie learns that fixing up ankles is just part of a paramedic's job. They can actually save lives with their speedy...

  • The Best Baker

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 5

    Katie and her friend Haley are bragging about being good bakers. Their moms don't quite agree. Haley's uncle owns the Happy Cakes bakery and is willing to teach the girls what it takes to be a great baker. Will Katie and Haley become the best...

  • Good Morning, Farmer Carmen!

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 7

    Katie is sure it would be fun to be a farmer. All you have to do is plant seeds and watch them grow. Pedro's aunt is a farmer, and she works very hard. Katie will find out just how hard farmers work when she and Pedro help get ready for a day at ...

  • Katie's Vet Loves Pets

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 8

    When Katie finds a sick kitten, she simply must help! She asks Dad to take the kitty for a trip to Dr. Wong's vet clinic. Dr. Wong helps animals of all shapes and sizes, from parrots that won't talk to iguanas that won't eat. Can he help ...

  • Open Wide, Katie!

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 6

    After a trip to the zoo Katie wonders how animals clean their teeth. She asks her dental hygienist at her dental appointment.The hygienist, Ms. Malek, can't answer all of Katie's curious questions. But she still makes Katie's trip to the ...

  • Plenty of Hugs

    Two mommies spend a sunny day with their toddler in this cozy, rhyming picture book that is a loving celebration of family. This cheerful book follows a family from morning to night in lively rhyme that rolls off the tongue. There''s a buz...

  • The Best Pet?

    Pedro - 19

    Pedro and his dog, Peppy, are ready for the pet show. Peppy can sit and fetch on command. And he's freshly washed and ready to shine. But when they get to the pet show Peppy gets upset and ends up in the mud. Is there any way for him to become the be...

  • Pedro Goes to Mars

    Pedro - 18

    Pedro is working on a school report about the planet Mars. During his research he imagines living on the red planet. Is he a good enough rock climber to live on the rocky surface there? Would he be able to live without ice cream? Will Pedro's big ima...

  • Firefighter Kayla

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 10

    JoJo’s aunt Kayla is a firefighter. She’s teaching Katie’s class about her job. Katie keeps trying to ask Kayla questions, but Kayla has lots to say before it’s question time. If Katie is patient, will she learn what she reall...

  • Mr. Patel Builds

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 9

    Katie’s class is learning about houses, and her classmate Peter’s father, Mr. Patel, invites the class to see a new house he is building. The students learn the steps to building a house, and best of all, discover who the new homeowner is...

  • Nurse Kenji Rules!

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 12

    The Woos' neighbor, Mr. Kenji, is training to be a nurse. He has a big test coming up, and Katie has offered to help him get ready. Hopefully Katie’s help will lead to a high score on the big test for Mr. Kenji....

  • Super-Duper Librarian

    Katie Woo's Neighborhood - 11

    A rainy day brings Katie and the rest of the neighborhood to the library. The librarian, Miss Bliss, is the best at finding the perfect book for each reader. But it’s almost time to go, and Katie still doesn’t have a book. What super-dupe...

  • Pedro and the Dragon

    Pedro - 20

    Pedro is excited to celebrate Chinese New Year with his friend Katie Woo and her family. They attend a colorful parade filled with dragons and drums. But when Katie goes missing, Pedro is worried. How will he find his friend among all the bright colo...

  • Pedro Is Rich

    Pedro - 21

    When Pedro receives some money from his grandmother for his birthday, he wonders what he should do with it. His friend Katie keeps her money in a piggy bank, and his friend JoJo uses a jar. Pedro would like to make his cash grow into mountains of mon...

  • The Birthday Party Mystery

    A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery - 4

    It’s nearly Katie’s birthday, and she learns she will be getting a special present. She’s too excited to wait patiently for the gift to arrive, so she decides to investigate ahead of time. The clues might lead her to her present, bu...

  • The Mystery of the Snow Puppy

    A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery - 1

    Katie’s new puppy, Koko, has run away, and now the white doggie is lost! Pedro and Katie pair up to investigate. They are hot on Koko’s trail, but some clues lead nowhere. Still the detectives won’t give up. After all, solving this ...

  • The Mystery of the Stinky Spooky Night

    A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery - 3

    When Pedro and his dad walk Katie home on a foggy night, something smelly fills the air! With their noses working extra hard, the two friends have a mystery to solve: What is that making that stink, and why is it following them?...

  • The Rainbow Mystery

    A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery - 2

    Katie’s dad has a special ring that shines like a rainbow. But he loses it while he, Katie, and Pedro are enjoying a beautiful day outside. Pedro and Katie work together to search for the ring. They try collecting clues and observing their surr...

  • The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow

    A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery - 6

    Pedro and Katie are visiting Pedro’s Aunt Carmen’s farm. A frowning scarecrow has the kids spooked. Shadows and creepy sounds have Katie convinced that old scarecrow is haunted. But could there be another explanation?...

  • The Mystery of the Missing Mummy

    A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery - 7

    Katie Woo has been learning about mummies, when she decides to make one of her own. With Pedro's help, Katie makes a wonderful mummy and case. When the two mummy makers let their project sit to dry, the mummy goes missing! Katie and Pedro start colle...

  • The Peanut Butter and Jelly Mystery

    A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery - 5

    Katie is looking forward to the peanut butter and jelly sandwich she has for lunch. But after recess, she discovers her sandwich is missing! As she searches for her sandwich, she wonders if one of her classmates is to blame. How will she solve the my...

  • The Super-Duper Supermoon Mystery

    A Katie Woo and Pedro Mystery - 8

    Katie and Pedro are enjoying a night of camping, but when it gets dark, Katie feels nervous. Her dad tells her that it won’t be very dark for long. Why? It’s a mystery that will be revealed with time. What other discoveries will Katie and...

  • Scoot!

    A little sparrow displays big courage as she journeys across the iconic New York City skyline to save a flock of travelling birds. With showstopping artwork from Bruce Degen, illustrator of the Magic School Bus series.Scoot! Busy people on the bustli...

  • The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map

  • The Mystery of the Fishy Canoe

    Katie and Pedro and their moms are headed out for an afternoon of canoeing. But Katie and her mom get separated from the other canoe, and before long Pedro and his mom are worried. Where could they have gone to? The search is on for Katie Woo and her...

  • Katie Woo and Pedro on the Case

    Katie Woo and Pedro are on the case in this collection of four early reader mysteries by author Fran Manushkin. Cases range from finding a missing puppy to discovering the source of a nighttime stink! By investigating the problem and collecting clues...

  • The Mystery of the Box of Chocolates

    It’s Katie’s mom’s birthday, and Katie surprises her with a fancy box of chocolates. But the sweet surprise is ruined when the candy goes missing! Pedro and Katie work together to track down the thief. Will they get the birthday cho...

  • The Mystery of the Missing Moose

    Pedro’s favorite stuffie, Milo the Moose, joins him and Katie for a fun day at the fair. But when Pedro loses track of Milo, the two friends put the rides and games on hold and search for him. Where did that missing moose go?...

  • Crunch and Munch in the Apple Orchard

    JoJo and Katie Woo are spending a fall day at the apple orchard! The two friends are having a contest to see who will find the biggest, reddest apple. Along the way, they discover what happens to the apples that have fallen and started to rot. Do the...

  • Flitter Flutter at the Butterfly House

    Katie Woo and JoJo are thrilled to find out that butterflies flutter nearby even during the winter when they visit an indoor butterfly house. The two friends are surprised to discover the butterflies can fly freely around the visitors. What else will...

  • Soldiers and Sweets at the Ballet

    Katie Woo and JoJo are wearing their best dresses and are ready for a fancy time at the ballet! They are taking in a special performance of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. Which dancers will leap the highest? Who will have the best costumes? And ...

  • Splish Splash at the Water Park

    Katie Woo and JoJo decide to spend a rainy day at an indoor water park! From the wave pool to tasty treats, there's lots to love about the Happy Times Water Park. But there's one thing that Katie isn't so sure about: the Super-Duper Slide. Will J...

  • Paramedicos al rescate!

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    La abuela de Katie se tropieza en la acera y se lastima un tobillo, pero muy pronto llegan al rescate dos héroes de la vida real: ¡los paramédicos! Katie descubre que vendar un tobillo es solo parte del trabajo de un paramédico. D...

  • Pedro viaja a Marte

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    En la escuela, Pedro ha estado leyendo libros sobre el planeta Marte. Cuando llega a casa, imagina cómo sería vivir en el planeta rojo. ¿Podría escalar la superficie rocosa de Marte? ¿Sobreviviría sin helado? ¿Ser&#...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Fran Manushkin has published 150 books.

The next book by Fran Manushkin, Flitter Flutter at the Butterfly House, will be published in August 2024.

The first book by Fran Manushkin, Shirleybird, was published in January 1975.

Yes. Fran Manushkin has 5 series.
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