Fran Manushkin

A 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 by the real danger skyscrapers pose to urban wildlife, Fran Manushkin, author of the beloved Katie Woo series and member the New York Audubon Society, has crafted an uplifting tale with an important urban ecological message. Illustrator of beloved children's books like The Magic School Bus series and Jamberry, Bruce Degen captures the dazzling views and lively energy of the city in vibrant gouache. Scoot tells a classic New York City story from the perspective of the city's most overlooked residents with wonder and heart.

Katie is looking forward to the peanut butter and jelly sandwich she has for lunch. But after recess, 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?

Katie 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?

Katie 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.

Pedro and Katie are visiting Pedro's Aunt Carmen's 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?

Katie 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.

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?

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?

Katie is looking forward to the peanut butter and jelly sandwich she has for lunch. But after recess, 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?

Pedro and Katie are visiting Pedro's Aunt Carmen's 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?

Katie 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?