Fran Manushkin

Katie 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?

Katie 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?

JoJo and Katie Woo are spending a fall day at the apple orchard! The two friends are having a contest to see who will find the biggest, reddest apple. Along the way, they discover what happens to the apples that have fallen and started to rot. Do they go to waste or are they still a tasty treat for someone?

Katie Woo and JoJo are wearing their best dresses and are ready for a fancy time at the ballet! They are taking in a special performance of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. Which dancers will leap the highest? Who will have the best costumes? And what will be the best friends' favourite moments of the show?

It’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.

Katie 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.

Katie 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.

It's Katie's mom's birthday, and Katie surprises her with a fancy box of chocolates. But the sweet surprise is ruined when the candy goes missing Pedro and Katie work together to track down the thief. Will they get the birthday chocolate back?

It's Katie's mom's birthday, and Katie surprises her with a fancy box of chocolates. But the sweet surprise is ruined when the candy goes missing Pedro and Katie work together to track down the thief. Will they get the birthday chocolate back?

Se acerca el cumplea os de Katie y se entera de que recibir un regalo especial. Est demasiado emocionada como para ser paciente y esperar la llegada del regalo, as que decide investigar con antelaci n. Las pistas podr an llevarla hasta su regalo, pero ser mejor dejar este misterio sin resolver? It'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?

El pap de Katie tiene un anillo especial que brilla como un arco iris. Pero un d a, mientras disfruta de un lindo d a al aire libre con Katie y Pedro, lo pierde. Pedro y Katie trabajan en equipo para buscar el anillo. Intentan reunir pistas y observar a su alrededor. Ser que su trabajo detectivesco los conducir al anillo de arco iris? Katie's dad has a special ring that shines like a rainbow. But he loses it while he, Katie, and Pedro are enjoying a beautiful day outside. Pedro and Katie work together to search for the ring. They try collecting clues and observing their surroundings. Will their detective work lead them to the rainbow ring?

Se acerca el cumplea os de Katie y se entera de que recibir un regalo especial. Est demasiado emocionada como para ser paciente y esperar la llegada del regalo, as que decide investigar con antelaci n. Las pistas podr an llevarla hasta su regalo, pero ser mejor dejar este misterio sin resolver? It'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?

Cuando Pedro y su pap acompa an a Katie a casa en una noche neblinosa, hay algo apestoso en el ambiente Con sus narices a toda m quina, los amigos enfrentan un misterio que necesitan resolver: Qu est causando ese mal olor, y por qu les persigue? When 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?

El pap de Katie tiene un anillo especial que brilla como un arco iris. Pero un d a, mientras disfruta de un lindo d a al aire libre con Katie y Pedro, lo pierde. Pedro y Katie trabajan en equipo para buscar el anillo. Intentan reunir pistas y observar a su alrededor. Ser que su trabajo detectivesco los conducir al anillo de arco iris? Katie's dad has a special ring that shines like a rainbow. But he loses it while he, Katie, and Pedro are enjoying a beautiful day outside. Pedro and Katie work together to search for the ring. They try collecting clues and observing their surroundings. Will their detective work lead them to the rainbow ring?

Cuando Pedro y su pap acompa an a Katie a casa en una noche neblinosa, hay algo apestoso en el ambiente Con sus narices a toda m quina, los amigos enfrentan un misterio que necesitan resolver: Qu est causando ese mal olor, y por qu les persigue? When 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?