New Releases by Fran Manushkin

Katie Woo and JoJo wear their best dresses when they attend a performance of JoJo''s favorite ballet, the Nutcracker.

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.

Jojo and Katie Woo spend a fall day at an apple orchard and as they compete to pick the most apples, they learn what happens to fallen apples.

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.

Katie Woo and her friend JoJo are spending the day at an indoor water park, but Katie is a little afraid of the very high Super-Duper Slide, and JoJo has to help her overcome her fear.

Katie Woo and JoJo are thrilled to find out that the museum has a new butterfly exhibit where the butterflies flit about, even in the winter.

Katie, Pedro, and their mothers are going canoeing, but when the two canoes get separated Pedro gets worried that something has happened to his friend.

When Katie Woo and Pedro find a treasure map at the beach the wind snatches it away, and they chase after it.

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 help in 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.

A cat and dog create a Hanukkah miracle, just in the nick of time in this updated reissue of the beloved holiday classic. The Menashes love latkes and applesauce during Hanukkah. But a blizzard begins and erases any hope that they’ll harvest potatoes and apples in time. When a stray cat and dog show up, there’s not a lot of food to offer them, but kindness prevails, and they’re invited in. It turns out that the dog—Latke—and the cat—Applesauce—save the day.

A frowning scarecrow at Aunt Carmen''s farm frightens Katie until Pedro reveals that it is not haunted.

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.

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.

Pedro attends a colorful parade with his friend Katie Woo and her family to celebrate Chinese New Year, but when Katie goes missing Pedro is ready to come to the rescue.

Katie Woo''s neighborhood is full of great people who make great friends! From Mr. Kenji, who''s training to be a nurse, to Miss Bliss, the neighborhood''s super-duper librarian, Katie''s neighbors all work together to make their neighborhood a wonderful place to live. Visit Katie''s friends and neighbors in this early chapter book by Fran Manushkin.

Katie''s class is invited to see a new house a classmate''s father is building, where they learn the steps to building a house and even who the new homeowner is. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and an interview.

Pedro loves going out and having fun with his friends and family. From a wild hike with his dad to an imaginary adventure to Mars with his classmates, Pedro always has an awesome time when he''s on the go!

Studying the planets at school, Pedro learns fascinating facts about Mars.

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.

There are so many great things happening in Katie Woo''s neighborhood! Dr. Woo is helping so many animals at his vet office. The Happy Cakes bakery is serving up the sweetest desserts. Even the local dentist office has Katie smiling wide. Read about these neighbors and more in this collection of easy-to-read stories from author Fran Manushkin.

Katie and her friend Haley are bragging about being good bakers. Their moms don''t quite agree. Haley''s uncle owns the Happy Cakes bakery and is willing to teach the girls what it takes to be a great baker. Will Katie and Haley become the best bakers and impress their moms? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo''s Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

Katie is sure it would be fun to be a farmer. All you have to do is plant seeds and watch them grow. Pedro''s aunt is a farmer, and she works very hard. Katie will find out just how hard farmers work when she and Pedro help get ready for a day at the farmer''s market. Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo''s Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

When Katie finds a sick kitten, she simply must help! She asks Dad to take the kitty for a trip to Dr. Wong''s vet clinic. Dr. Wong helps animals of all shapes and sizes, from parrots that won''t talk to iguanas that won''t eat. Can he help the stray kitty too? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo''s Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.