Most Popular Books by Fran Manushkin

Big George has five sons: George, George, George, George, and George. And everyone knows that anytime you need help, "Let George do it!" Two-time heavyweight boxing champ of the world George Foreman (who has five sons of his own named George) offers a very funny book about an unusual family.

After watching a ninja cartoon, Pedro dreams of being a ninja himself. Luckily, his dad gets him karate lessons. With hard work 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.

Pedro''s class is building is tower out of paper cups to see who can build the tallest tower. Pedro loves to build, but he''s got a big problem. Troublemaker Roddy is on his team. Can Pedro and Roddy learn to work together? A glossary and critical thinking questions make this a great title for libraries, while a collection of jokes adds to the fun.

A cat and dog create a Hanukkah miracle, just in the nick of time in this updated reissue of the beloved holiday classic. A perfect Hanukkah story about kindess, perfect for 3 to 7 year olds and anyone searching for a sweet holiday story. 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.

In this compilation of two separately published works, Katie helps out when her mother is sick before Mother''s Day, and joins the Super Scouts for a hike.

Four stories that showcase Katie Woo''s big and wonderful ideas!

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.

"JoJo''s aunt Kayla is a firefighter. She''s teaching Katie''s class about her job. Katie keeps trying to ask Kayla questions, but Kayla has lots to say before it''s question time. If Katie is patient, will she learn what she really wants to know about firefighters?"--

When Katie''s grandmother trips and breaks her ankle, Katie learns about the importance of paramedics to her neighborhood.

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.

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

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!"

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.

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

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

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.

Katie Woo and her friends would love to be part of Sophie''s new club, but Sophie does not think they, or anyone, is good enough, so they form their own club.

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

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.

When Pedro receives some money from his grandmother for his birthday, his father suggests that he put some of it in the bank, but than Pedro has to decide what to do with the remainder.

Katie''s class is building model volcanoes, but when most of the ingredients end up on Katie, she blows her top.

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

There is an elegant substitute teacher in class today, but Katie''s attempts to impress her keep going wrong.

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

Katie Woo and JoJo learn about space during a visit to a planetarium.

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

Katie Woo tries several instruments, searching for the perfect way to make music of her own.

Katie''s class takes a field trip to a farm.

When Katie Woo and JoJo rush through the tanks at the aquarium, Katie''s grandpa has a hard time keeping up with them.

Is there anything more splendid than a baby’s skin? For families of all stripes comes a sweet celebration of what makes us unique—and what holds us together. Look at you! You look so cute in your brand-new birthday suit. Just savor these bouquets of babies—cocoa-brown, cinnamon, peaches and cream. As they grow, their clever skin does too, enjoying hugs and tickles, protecting them inside and out, and making them one of a kind. Fran Manushkin’s rollicking text and Lauren Tobia’s delicious illustrations paint a breezy and irresistible picture of the human family—and how wonderful it is to be just who you are.

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

When Katie''s mother feels unwell on the day before Mother''s Day, Katie wants to do everything she can think of to help her mother get well--but she forgot to get a present.

In these four previously published stories, Katie Woo has her first ride in an airplane, her first horse ride, and enjoys other new adventures.

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

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.

A family prepares for and celebrates shabbat.