Book Lists

New Releases by Fran Manushkin

Fran Manushkin is the author of Sparkling Space at the Planetarium (2025), The Mystery of the Box of Chocolates (2024), The Mystery of the Missing Moose (2024), The Peanut Butter and Jelly Mystery (2022), The Super-Duper Supermoon Mystery (2022).

1 - 30 of 58 results
>>

Sparkling Space at the Planetarium

release date: Aug 01, 2025
Sparkling Space at the Planetarium
Katie Woo and JoJo learn about space during a visit to a planetarium.

The Mystery of the Box of Chocolates

release date: Jan 01, 2024
The Mystery of the Box of Chocolates
Katie has bought a box of chocolates for her mom's birthday, but when they go to open it the box is missing, and Katie and Pedro set out to track down the thief.

The Mystery of the Missing Moose

release date: Jan 01, 2024
The Mystery of the Missing Moose
When Pedro's favorite stuffie, Milo the Moose, goes missing at the fair, Katie and Pedro retrace their steps in order to solve the mystery.

The Peanut Butter and Jelly Mystery

release date: Aug 01, 2022
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Mystery
Katie's peanut butter and jelly sandwich is missing, so she must figure out which of her classmates ate it--and what she should do about lunch.

The Super-Duper Supermoon Mystery

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Super-Duper Supermoon Mystery
Katie and Pedro are enjoying a night of camping, but when it gets dark and Katie starts to feel nervous, her father reassures her it will not last long, for tonight the Moon will be particularly bright.

The Mystery of the Snow Puppy

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Mystery of the Snow Puppy
When Koko, Katie's new white puppy, is scared by a noisy truck and runs away, Katie and Pedro try to track her down in the snow, following several false leads until they finally see Koko.

The Rainbow Mystery

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Rainbow Mystery
When Katie's father looses his special rainbow ring while playing with the kids in the backyard, Katie and Pedro work to follow the clues to find the missing ring.

The Mystery of the Missing Mummy

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Mystery of the Missing Mummy
After learning about mummies in class, Katie decides to make one of her own, but when it suddenly goes missing, Katie and Pedro start following clues that they hope will lead them to the missing mummy.

Super-Duper Librarian

release date: Jan 01, 2021

Pedro Goes to Mars

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Pedro Goes to Mars
Studying the planets at school, Pedro learns fascinating facts about Mars.

Nurse Kenji Rules!

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Nurse Kenji Rules!
Katie Woo and her parents help their new neighbor, Mr. Kenji, to prepare for his final test to become a nurse.

Plenty of Hugs

release date: Apr 14, 2020
Plenty of Hugs
Cover may vary Two mommies spend a sunny day with their toddler in this cozy, rhyming picture book that is a loving celebration of family. This cheerful book follows a family from morning to night in lively rhyme that rolls off the tongue. There's a buzz for each bug, and a breeze for each tree, and plenty of hugs for you and me. The toddler and mommies take a morning bike ride to a farm stand, they visit a zoo in the afternoon, and in the evening there's the bath and storybook routine before the child is tucked cozily into bed. There are seas for ships and kisses for lips, so we can whisper I love you! This is sure to become a preschool favorite, for bedtime and any time.

Good Morning, Farmer Carmen!

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Good Morning, Farmer Carmen!
Katie learns what a vegetable farmer does when she visits a farm and helps sell the vegetables at a farmers market.

Katie's Vet Loves Pets

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Katie's Vet Loves Pets
Katie finds a sick kitten, and when her father comes home they take the kitty to Dr. Wong's veterinarian cliinic, where they find all different kinds of pets waiting for the doctor's attention.

Friends in the Mail

release date: Aug 01, 2019
Friends in the Mail
Getting mail always gives Katie a thrill, and today she's going to give someone else that fun feeling. She's sending her grandfather a package for his birthday. Along the way, she runs into friends with mail they've received and mail to send. Those postal workers are so busy!

Stocking Up for the Storm

release date: Aug 01, 2019
Stocking Up for the Storm
A big storm is approaching, and Katie, her parents, and all her neighbors head to the grocery store to stock up on necessities--and Katie gets a lesson in smart shopping.

Helping Mayor Patty

release date: Aug 01, 2019
Helping Mayor Patty
When Katie's aunt Patty is elected mayor, Katie thinks her aunt will be able to make fabulous new rules, like free ice cream on Sundays! After Aunt Patty explains how the office works, Katie wants to share her ideas with the city council. How can Katie and her friends make the neighborhood better for kids like them?

Super Paramedic!

release date: Aug 01, 2019
Super Paramedic!
Katie's Grandma has tripped on a cracked sidewalk and hurt her ankle, but she's soon rescued by two real life heroes: the paramedics! Katie learns that fixing up ankles is just part of a paramedic's job. They can actually save lives with their speedy and careful work. Super Paramedic to the rescue!

Pedro's Big Goal

release date: May 01, 2019
Pedro's Big Goal
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?

Pedro and the Shark

release date: May 01, 2019
Pedro and the Shark
Pedro is excited for his class trip to the aquarium in this e-book. But his class disappears when he's not paying attention, leaving him alone with a shark!

Katie Woo's Funny Friends and Family Jokes

release date: May 01, 2019
Katie Woo's Funny Friends and Family Jokes
Katie Woo has some of the funniest friends and family around, so it is no surprise that she has a joke book filled with laughs all about them. In this e-book, her jokes about Pedro, JoJo, and her mom and dad are sure to make you giggle. Then learn how to tell jokes yourself with Katie's tips. A glossary rounds out this fun-filled book.

Pedro Keeps His Cool

release date: Jan 08, 2019
Pedro Keeps His Cool
It is snowing and Pedro and his friends go the park to have some fun in the snow; his snow figure and snow angel are not successful, but Pedro knows he is a great sledder--and he is determined to help Roddy overcome his fear of sledding on the big hill.

Pedro Goes Wild!

release date: Jan 08, 2019
Pedro Goes Wild!
Pedro and his father go on a hike in the woods--where it turns out that Pedro knows a lot more about the plants and animals then his father does, but they both have fun anyway.

Pedro's Big Break

release date: Aug 01, 2018
Pedro's Big Break
When Pedro falls off his bike, he ends up with a broken arm and a bright blue cast. Worst of all, he'll miss his big camping trip. Can Pedro's friends and family find a way to cheer him up? With a relatable plotline, a glossary, reader response prompts, and laugh-out-loud jokes, this easy-to-read chapter book will hook new readers.

On Top of the World

release date: Aug 01, 2018
On Top of the World
Pedro's family is spending the day with their friends at an amusement park. Everyone is having a wonderful time until Pedro's brother Paco gets lost! Can a ride on the Ferris wheel lead Pedro back to Paco? A glossary, reader questions, and a set of kid-pleasing jokes keep young readers learning and reading to the very end of the book.

Katie Woo

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Katie Woo
Katie's class is building model volcanoes, but when most of the ingredients end up on Katie, she blows her top.

Katie Blows Her Top

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Katie Blows Her Top
Katie Woo has science on her mind. She's doing a science experiment and building her own volcano. But when her project gets out of control, Katie gets mad. Can Katie keep from blowing her top? Readers are supported with a glossary, writing prompts, and discussion questions.

Pedro the Ninja

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Pedro the Ninja
Includes a discussion questions and writing prompts.

Pedro for President

release date: Jan 01, 2017
Pedro for President
Pedro runs for class president against his friend Katie Woo.

The Best Club

release date: Aug 01, 2016
The Best Club
In this e-book, 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?
1 - 30 of 58 results
>>


  • Aboutread.com makes it one-click away to discover great books from local library by linking books/movies to your library catalog search.

  • Copyright © 2026 Aboutread.com