Most Popular Books by Fran Manushkin

Trick or treat? Which one does Katie prefer?

A Jewish mother preparing for Passover tells her young children, the story of Miriam, the Biblical woman who prophesied the birth of Moses.

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

When Katie Woo and JoJo rush through the tanks at the aquarium, Katie''s grandpa has a hard time keeping up with them.

Katie''s peanut butter and jelly sandwich is missing, so she must figure out which of her classmates ate it--and what she should do about lunch.

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.

Katie learns how a bank works while visiting her dad at work.

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.

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 dentist comfortable and fun. Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo''s Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

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

Katie and her friends Pedro and JoJo disagree over which season of the year is the best.

Katie Woo learns how to write a research paper, introducing related tips and terms.

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

Jojo and Katie Woo spend a fall day at an apple orchard and as they compete to pick the most apples, they learn what happens to fallen apples.

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 the stray kitty too? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo''s Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

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.

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.

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

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

Katie celebrates her birthday at school with all her friends.

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.

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

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.

Katie and her father are invited to a Daddy-Daughter dance, the only problem is that her father is not a good dancer--he frequently steps on his partner''s feet.

When Pedro''s favorite stuffie, Milo the Moose, goes missing at the fair, Katie and Pedro retrace their steps in order to solve the mystery.

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.

When Katie misplaces her lucky charm, her mother gives her a journal to write her feelings in.

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

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

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 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.

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 musuem is haunted at night. Katie, on the other hand, brags about not being scared--until she realizes everyone gets scared sometimes! Reader support tools, including a glossary and discussion questions, make this a great choice for young readers.

In this collection of stories, stylish and sassy schoolgirl, Katie Woo, tackles the trials of growing up — everything from being too bossy to feeling nervous about spending the night at Grandma and Grandpa''s. Also included are five fun activities. Readers will love jumping into the world of chapter books with these four easy-to-read stories by award-winning author Fran Manushkin.

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.

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 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?

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

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.