Fran Manushkin

Pedro is excited for his class trip to the aquarium. But his class disappears when he's not paying attention, leaving him alone with a shark Sealife comes to life in this easy-to-read chapter book, complete with a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

Make this 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 tips on how to tell a joke, sure to make you the funniest person at the party.

Katie Woo knows how to make every day an adventure. Of course, a curious, creative girl like her sometimes finds herself in a bit of mischief, but don't worry Katie always manages to fix her mishaps, making her friends laugh along the way. Join Katie and have an adventure of your own with this collection of delightful stories by Fran Manushkin.

Spend some time with Pedro, Katie Woo's fun-loving friend. From a buggy disaster to a run for class president, Pedro has what it takes to be the hero of first-grade. No matter what he's doing, Pedro is always good for some laughs and adventure.

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.

Katie Woo would love to be part of Sophie's club, but it seems like Sophie doesn't think Katie is special enough. In fact, no one is How will Katie and her friends manage to join the best club around?

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.

A school assignment has Pedro collecting bugs, bugs, and more bugs But what happens when his brother Paco lets them all out? This easy-to-read chapter book is a fun addition for units on insects and includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

Pedro dreams of playing goalie for the next big soccer 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.

A school assignment has Pedro collecting bugs, bugs, and more bugs But what happens when his brother Paco lets them all out? This easy-to-read chapter book is a fun addition for units on insects and includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

With a new clubhouse in his yard, Pedro decides to start a mystery-solving club. Will he and his friends find the clues to crack the case? A simple plot, relatable characters, and reader-support tools are delivered with the young reader in mind.

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 A glossary and discussion questions make this early reader from Fran Manushikin a great choice for libraries.

With a new clubhouse in his yard, Pedro decides to start a mystery-solving club. Will he and his friends find the clues to crack the case? A simple plot, relatable characters, and reader-support tools are delivered with the young reader in mind.

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 A glossary and discussion questions make this early reader from Fran Manushikin a great choice for libraries.

Pedro dreams of playing goalie for the next big soccer 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.

Katie Woo would love to be part of Sophie's club, but it seems like Sophie doesn't think Katie is special enough. In fact, no one is How will Katie and her friends manage to join the best club around?

"Big 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.""

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 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.

Katie has joined the Super Scouts, where every scout is like a sister. Katie's ready for some outside fun on a treasure hunt, but she and her partner Janie are nothing alike On their nature hike, Katie finds out that being friends doesn't always mean agreeing, and that you can never have too many sisters

When Katie's mom starts to feel under the weather, it's up to the spunky schoolgirl to help her get better. And with Mother's Day coming, Katie wants to get a super-special gift for her super-special mom. But sometimes the best gift isn't a thing you can buy or make . . . it's being a kind and thoughtful daughter