New Releases by Fran Manushkin

From the school play to the class pet, Katie knows how to rule the school!

Katie teaches Pedro that his new glasses are great.

In these four previously published stories, Katie celebrates Valentine''s Day, the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Thanksgiving with her friends.

Even though Katie''s dad works at a bank, she prefers to keep her money in her piggy bank. But what happens when she drops her piggy and it breaks?

Big Girl Panties! features a light, positive approach to motivate toddlers to become toilet trained. What could be more rewarding for a little girl than wearing big girl panties, just like mommy? Adult caregivers and toddlers alike will love the snappy, rhyming text and colorful, hip illustrations. Valeria Petrone''s stylized artwork ensures that this commercial yet heartwarming book will have a special place on little girls'' favorite bookshelves. Soon they''ll all be saying, "Bye, bye diapers!"

Combines four previously published stories about Katie Woo and her friends, including Boss of the world, The tricky tooth, Goodbye to Goldie, and Katie goes camping.

A new sister brother finds lots to love about her new baby.

A new big brother finds lots to love about his new baby.

When Katie and her parents go shopping, she gets lost without even realizing it.

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. Perfect for read alouds and baby gifts, Fran Manushkin and Dan Yaccarino''s The Belly Book will tickle children and adults alike.

Katie misses school while she is home with the flu.

Katie is disappointed that she is a worm in the school play, but she is the best worm she can be.

Katie is determined to find the perfect job in time for career day at school.

Katie celebrates her birthday at school with all her friends.

Katie feels left out when everyone receives a special Valentine -- except her.

Trick or treat? Which one does Katie prefer?

When a snowstorm causes the power to go out Katie and her parents think their Thanksgiving dinner with JoJo and Pedro is ruined, but by being a good neighbor, Katie saves the day.

Jake''s new toy plane is missing. No one knows where it is, except Katie Woo. But Katie wants to keep the plane. What should she do?

Katie Woo''s teacher, Miss Winkle, shows her students how to warm up the day by using their imaginations.

Katie Woo''s family is moving to a new house. Her parents say it will feel like home soon enough, but she''s just not sure.

Katie is nervous about a sleepover at her grandparents'' house.

Katie wants to be helpful, and so she starts making dinner on her own.

Katie and her friends Pedro and JoJo disagree over which season of the year is the best.

Katie Woo loves camping with Pedro and JoJo. But when it gets dark and the shadows come out, camping can get a little scary.

Katie Woo loves her life and lists the many reasons she is so happy.

When Katie Woo and her friends go to the beach, Katie is so rude and bossy that her friends do not want to play with her.

Katie Woo learns different ways to cope with the death of her dog.

Whose posters and speeches will bring in the most votes? Join Miss Garcia''s class as they get ready to elect a class president. Will it be Davey, Nico, Julie, or Win-Li?

A Jewish mother preparing for Passover tells her young children, the story of Miriam, the Biblical woman who prophesied the birth of Moses.