Most Popular Books by Fran Manushkin

Arg! In this e-book, 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?

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.

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

A new sister brother finds lots to love about her new baby.

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

Cover may vary 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 buzz for each bug, and a breeze for each tree, and plenty of hugs for you and me. The toddler and mommies take a morning bike ride to a farm stand, they visit a zoo in the afternoon, and in the evening there''s the bath and storybook routine before the child is tucked cozily into bed. There are seas for ships and kisses for lips, so we can whisper I love you! This is sure to become a preschool favorite, for bedtime and any time.

A collection of four separately published stories featuring Pedro, Katie Woo''s classmate and friend.

"Picture Window Books are published by Capstone"--Copyright page.

Pedro loves going out and having fun with his friends and family. From a wild hike with his dad to an imaginary adventure to Mars with his classmates, Pedro always has an awesome time when he''s on the go!

Katie Woo''s neighborhood is full of great people who make great friends! From Mr. Kenji, who''s training to be a nurse, to Miss Bliss, the neighborhood''s super-duper librarian, Katie''s neighbors all work together to make their neighborhood a wonderful place to live. Visit Katie''s friends and neighbors in this early chapter book by Fran Manushkin.

When Katie''s parents take her to the library one rainy Saturday, she finds a lot of her friends and, with the help of librarian Miss Bliss, takes home some "super-duper" books. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and an interview.

Katie Woo''s teacher, Miss Winkle, shows her students how to warm up the day by using their imaginations.

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.

It is snowing and Pedro and his friends go the park to have some fun in the snow; his snow figure and snow angel are not successful, but Pedro knows he is a great sledder--and he is determined to help Roddy overcome his fear of sledding on the big hill.

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 bakers and impress their moms? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo''s Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

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.

Includes glossary, reader questions, and jokes.

Katie Woo and her friends would love to be part of Sophie''s new club, but Sophie does not think they, or anyone, is good enough, so they form their own club.

Big George has five sons: George, George, George, George, and George. And everyone knows that anytime you need help, "Let George do it!" Two-time heavyweight boxing champ of the world George Foreman (who has five sons of his own named George) offers a very funny book about an unusual family.

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

In this e-book, 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!

"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.

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 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 Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

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 snappy, rhyming text and colorful, hip illustrations. Valeria Petrone''s stylized artwork ensures that this commercial yet heartwarming book will have a special place on little girls'' favorite bookshelves. Soon they''ll all be saying, "Bye, bye diapers!"

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

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 and careful work. Super Paramedic to the rescue! 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''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 ideasÊ with the city council. How can Katie and her friends make the neighborhood better for kids like them?

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

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.

Four stories that showcase Katie Woo''s big and wonderful ideas!

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 in the woods?

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.

A frowning scarecrow at Aunt Carmen''s farm frightens Katie until Pedro reveals that it is not haunted.

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.