Fran Manushkin: 68 books

What makes Pedro a first-class friend? One, he will bravely search out the classroom stink. Two, he loves driving monster trucks. Three, he knows how to have fun, even with a broken arm. And four, he's even a friend to his little brother! Read his latest adventures in this early chapter book from author Fran Manushkin and join in the fun!

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.

Hi I'm Katie Woo. Did you know that narrative is another word for story? I just love writing narratives and sharing them with my friends. There are all kinds of narratives: scary, sad, adventurous, and my favorite, funny! If you've never written one yourself, read my tips and give it a try.

Hi! I'm Katie Woo. When I was upset about losing my lucky charm, my mom gave me a journal. She said that writing down my feelings would make me feel better. And she was right! If you've never kept a journal, you should try. Your journal is a special place, just for you!

Hi! I'm Katie Woo. I decided to write a research paper about butterflies for school. You won't believe all the things I learned when I started reading about butterflies. My report was full of facts. Maybe you want to write your own research paper. Follow my steps and you're on your way!

Hi! I'm Katie Woo. I thought poems needed to rhyme, but my friend JoJo told me that they didn't. Now I'm having so much fun painting pictures with words. From beards to bath time, you can write a poem about anything. Best of all, anyone can write poems, even you!

Hi! I'm Katie Woo. My teacher Miss Winkle asked us to write a thank you letter to a special classroom visitor. Well, once I got started writing letters, I didn't want to stop. From the greeting to the signature, writing letters is the best. Write your own and brighten someone's day. I’ll show you how!

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.

Pedro says winter is the best. JoJo thinks summer is number one. For Katie Woo, spring is tops! So who is right? Which is the best season ever?

Bellies come in all shapes and sizes: baby bellies, grown-up bellies, animal bellies. Some bellies are soft. Some bellies are firm. Round or flat, all bellies deserve a happy pat.

Pedro dreams of playing goalie for the next big soccer match in this e-book. But he worries he's too slow and too small. Will Pedro meet his big goal?

After watching a ninja cartoon, Pedro dreams of being a ninja himself. Luckily, his dad gets him karate lessons. With hardwork and a little practice, maybe Pedro can become ninja star, just like the ones he sees in the movies! A glossary and reading questions make this title a black-belt level book.

Even Katie Woo has a bad day once in a while. Wheather it's a big rainstorm or a nasty case of the flu, things happen that make Katie feel scared, nervous, or sad. But don't worry! With her friends and parents by her side, Katie won't be blue for long.

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?