Books by Fran Manushkin

Book SynopsisKatie 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 the girls learn about the beautiful winged creatures?

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Book SynopsisPedro is excited to celebrate Chinese New Year with his friend Katie Woo and her family. They attend a colourful parade filled with dragons and drums. But when Katie goes missing, Pedro is worried. How will he find his friend among all the bright colours and big sounds? Thankfully Pedro is ready to come to the rescue in this early chapter book.

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Book SynopsisPedro dreams of playing goalie in the next big football match. But he worries he''s too slow and too small. Will Pedro meet his big goal? Reader-support tools, such as a glossary and discussion questions, make this a great choice for early readers.

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Book SynopsisKatie 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 JoJo help Katie face her fear of the big water slide?

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Book SynopsisTwo mommies spend a sunny day with their toddler in this cozy, rhyming picture book that is a loving celebration of family.Trade ReviewA sweet portrait of parental love, notable for its depiction of a two-mom family . . . Plenty of need for this warm hug of a book. --Kirkus, starred review Manushkin's hopeful lines emphasize both a feeling of abundance and a connection to the natural world . . . Cozy illustrations lend a classic sensibility to this incidentally inclusive bedtime tale for the youngest readers. --Publishers Weekly Alizadeh's pencil and digital illustrations are vivid and inviting . . . Manushkin's text imitates the nonsensical patter of a parent to a toddler . . . Alizadeh's loving illustrations of an interracial, two-mom family will fill a gap in most collections and circulate well in collections serving bikeable urban neighborhoods. --School Library Journal Children will delight in the feeling of wonder brought out by Alizadeh's cozy illustrations, and at the same time, be lulled by the hypnotic verse. --Booklist

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Book SynopsisBig 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 Daddy! Sturdy board pages will hold up to repeated readings, as little boys get ready to say, “Bye-bye, diapers!” This is the perfect companion to Big Girl Panties.

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Book SynopsisIs 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 cutein 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.

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Book SynopsisA 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 bustling New York City streets shout at a little sparrow, but Scoot loves exploring the tasty smells and sparkling sights of the city with her new friend Scram. Busy cabs on Fifth Avenue. Glitzy dancers at Radio City Music Hall. Shoemakers, dressmakers, and bakers working all day. Scoot wants to be a part of it all, but what can a little bird do? “Rise up!” answered Scoot.“Follow me! Aim high:I see a way we can helpin the sky!” When flocks of migrating birds get lost among the shiny windows and nighttime lights, Scoot and her new friends guide the birds to safety, discovering that she can do more than get out of the way. Inspired

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Book SynopsisJoJo'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 really wants to know about firefighters?

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Book SynopsisKatie'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.

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Book SynopsisThe 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.

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Book SynopsisA rainy day brings Katie and the rest of the neighbourhood 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-duper books will she find?

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Book SynopsisKatie'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 mystery is the only way to bring Koko home!

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Book SynopsisIt'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, but is it better to let this mystery go unsolved?

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Book SynopsisItâs nearly Katieâs birthday, and she learns she will be getting a special present. Sheâs 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, but is it better to let this mystery go unsolved?

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Book SynopsisKatieâs new puppy, Koko, has run away, and now the white doggie is lost! Pedro and Katie pair up to investigate. They are hot on Kokoâs trail, but some clues lead nowhere. Still the detectives wonât give up. After all, solving this mystery is the only way to bring Koko home!

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Book SynopsisWhen 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?

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Book SynopsisKatie is looking forward to the peanut butter and jelly sandwich she has for lunch. But after break time, 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 mystery of her missing sandwich?

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Book SynopsisPedro and Katie are visiting Pedroâs Aunt Carmenâs 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?

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Book SynopsisKatie 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 collecting clues that they hope will lead them to the missing mummy.

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Book SynopsisKatie 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 Pedro make during their wait to solve the mystery?

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Book SynopsisKatie Woo and Pedro are hot on the trail of a treasure map. But as it catches in the breeze, it keeps disappearing on them. Will they be able to nab the map and will it lead them to real treasure?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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Book SynopsisKatie Woo and Pedro are hot on the trail of a treasure map. But as it catches in the breeze, it keeps disappearing on them. Will they be able to nab the map and will it lead them to real treasure?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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Book SynopsisKatie and Pedro and their mums are headed out for an afternoon of canoeing. But Katie and her mum get separated from the other canoe, and before long Pedro and his mum are worried. Where could they have got to? The search is on for Katie Woo and her fishy canoe!Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Fishy Canoe is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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Book SynopsisIt's Katie's mum's birthday, and Katie surprises her with a fancy box of chocolates. But the sweet surprise is ruined when the chocolates go missing! Pedro and Katie work together to track down the thief. Will they get the birthday chocolate back?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Box of Chocolates is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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