Most Popular Books by Fran Manushkin

Katie feels left out when everyone receives a special Valentine -- except her.

Katie Woo takes her first trip on an airplane.

Katie''s dad surprises her with a trip to a ranch where she can ride a real horse.

Katie''s class takes a field trip to a farm.

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 write an opinion piece, too.

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?

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

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.

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 these bouquets of babies—cocoa-brown, cinnamon, peaches and cream. As they grow, their clever skin does too, enjoying hugs and tickles, protecting them inside and out, and making them one of a kind. Fran Manushkin’s rollicking text and Lauren Tobia’s delicious illustrations paint a breezy and irresistible picture of the human family—and how wonderful it is to be just who you are.

Katie Woo and JoJo wear their best dresses when they attend a performance of JoJo''s favorite ballet, the Nutcracker.

Katie Woo tries several instruments, searching for the perfect way to make music of her own.

Trick or treat? Which one does Katie prefer?

Katie celebrates the Fourth of July with Pedro and JoJo.

Katie''s class is building model volcanoes, but when most of the ingredients end up on Katie, she blows her top.

Katie and her friends explore writing different kinds of poetry about themselves and their surroundings.

Katie misses school while she is home with the flu.

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 special craft project, along with a glossary and reader response questions, round out this Katie Woo story.

When Pedro receives some money from his grandmother for his birthday, his father suggests that he put some of it in the bank, but than Pedro has to decide what to do with the remainder.

Katie, her father, JoJo, and Pedro are on a special sleepover at the museum; but at night the dark halls are spooky, and it is easy to imagine that the dinosaurs are ghosts haunting the museum--and when Mr. Woo disappears the children become frightened.

Katie Woo has some of the funniest friends and family around, so it is no surprise that she has a joke book filled with laughs all about them. In this e-book, her jokes about Pedro, JoJo, and her mom and dad are sure to make you giggle. Then learn how to tell jokes yourself with Katie''s tips. A glossary rounds out this fun-filled book.

When Katie and her parents go shopping, she gets lost without even realizing it.

"Katie Woo loves her community. But it''s not just the parks, stores, and services that make the neighborhood great--it''s the all of the people who build the community and make it work. With every new neighbor Katie meets, she''s inspired to find new ways to be an awesome neighbor herself!"--Back cover.

Katie joined the SuperScouts, where every scout is like a sister, but she and her partner Janie are nothing alike!

When Katie''s mother feels unwell on the day before Mother''s Day, Katie wants to do everything she can think of to help her mother get well--but she forgot to get a present.

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 place, just for you!

When Katie Woo and Pedro find a treasure map at the beach the wind snatches it away, and they chase after it.

When Katie and her family go on a trip, she decides to write a story for her friends to show how much she misses them.

Pedro collects a lot of different bugs for a class assignment, but when his brother lets them out in the house their parents are furious, and ban any further collecting.

When a snowstorm causes the power to go out Katie and her parents think their Thanksgiving dinner with JoJo and Pedro is ruined, but by being a good neighbor, Katie saves the day.

Katie celebrates her birthday at school with all her friends.

Katie Woo loves camping with Pedro and JoJo. But when it gets dark and the shadows come out, camping can get a little scary.

Katie takes gymnastic classes and has a hard time learning how to somersault and cartwheel.

Katie Woo and her friend JoJo are spending the day at an indoor water park, but Katie is a little afraid of the very high Super-Duper Slide, and JoJo has to help her overcome her fear.

Katie Woo and JoJo are thrilled to find out that the museum has a new butterfly exhibit where the butterflies flit about, even in the winter.

Katie Woo has enjoyed lots of funny animal adventures, so naturally, she knows a few great animal jokes too. Laugh along with Katie''s collection of animal knock-knocks, riddles, and more in this e-book. Katie includes tips on telling jokes and a glossary too.

Katie Woo has lots of big ideas, and her readers do too! This journal activity book is the perfect place for young writers and artists to capture their best ideas, drawings, and stories. Katie gets in on the action by including some of her best work and inviting readers to do the same with writing and drawing prompts, checklists, and other fun activities.

Katie Woo loves to make her teacher Miss Winkle laugh with this collection of school-themed jokes. You can make your classmates giggle too with this e-book of knock-knocks, riddles, and more. At the end of the book, be sure to check out Katie''s joke-telling tips and helpful glossary.

Join Katie Woo as she explores interesting places in her neighborhood, including her dentist''s office, a bakery, a farm, and a veterinary clinic.

Make this e-book collection of laughs part of your holday traditions. Katie Woo and her friends can''t wait to make you giggle with this collection of holiday-themed jokes. Also included are tip on how to tell a joke, sure to make you the funniest person at the party, and a glossary.