Fran Manushkin's Books

When Katie Woo and her friends go to the beach, Katie is so rude and bossy that her friends do not want to play with her.

Katie is nervous about a sleepover at her grandparents' house.

After learning about mummies in class, Katie decides to make one of her own, but when it suddenly goes missing, Katie and Pedro start following clues that they hope will lead them to the missing mummy.

Katie and Pedro are enjoying a night of camping, but when it gets dark and Katie starts to feel nervous, her father reassures her it will not last long, for tonight the Moon will be particularly bright.

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 postal workers are so busy!

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 kid-pleasing jokes keep young readers learning and reading to the very end of the book.

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? The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

When Katie Woo's family moves, she is sad about leaving her room to a stranger, and even more concerned that the new house will never feel like home.

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 the farmer's market. Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighbourhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

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.

When Katie's grandmother trips and breaks her ankle, Katie learns about the importance of paramedics to her neighborhood.

Includes glossary, reader questions, and jokes.

Katie and her friend Haley visit a bakery and learn how to bake yummy treats.

A cat and dog create a Hanukkah miracle, just in the nick of time in this updated reissue of the beloved holiday classic. The Menashes love latkes and applesauce during Hanukkah. But a blizzard begins and erases any hope that they’ll harvest potatoes and apples in time. When a stray cat and dog show up, there’s not a lot of food to offer them, but kindness prevails, and they’re invited in. It turns out that the dog—Latke—and the cat—Applesauce—save the day.

When Jake loses his brand new toy airplane, Katie Woo lies and says that she does not know where it is.

Katie Woo learns different ways to cope with the death of her dog.

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 best pet?

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?

Whose posters and speeches will bring in the most votes? Join Miss Garcia's class as they get ready to elect a class president. Will it be Davey, Nico, Julie, or Win-Li?

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 prompts, and laugh-out-loud jokes, this easy-to-read chapter book will hook new readers.

Katie is disappointed that she is a worm in the school play, but she is the best worm she can be.

What makes Pedro a first-class friend? One, he will bravely search out the classroom stink. Two, he loves driving monster trucks. Three, not even a broken arm keeps him from playing. And four, he's even a friend to his little brother! Read his latest adventrues in the early chapter book from author Fran Manushkin and join the fun!"--from back cover.

A mean boy always teases Katie Woo. It makes Katie sad and mad. How can she make the bully stop teasing her?

Katie, Pedro, and their mothers are going canoeing, but when the two canoes get separated Pedro gets worried that something has happened to his friend.

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 can Katie and her friends make the neighborhood better for kids like them?

Pedro attends a colorful parade with his friend Katie Woo and her family to celebrate Chinese New Year, but when Katie goes missing Pedro is ready to come to the rescue.

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

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.

Book's by Fran Manushkin

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