Böcker av Fran Manushkin

It's Katie's mum's birthday, and Katie surprises her with a fancy box of chocolates. But the sweet surprise is ruined when the chocolates go missing! Pedro and Katie work together to track down the thief. Will they get the birthday chocolate back?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Box of Chocolates is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

Pedro's favourite stuffed animal toy, Milo the Moose, joins him and Katie for a fun day at the fair. But when Pedro loses track of Milo, the two friends put the rides and games on hold and search for him. Where did that missing moose go?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Missing Moose is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

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 helpin 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.

When Pedro receives some money from his grandmother for his birthday, he wonders what he should do with it. His friend Katie keeps her money in a piggy bank, and his friend JoJo uses a jar. Pedro would like to make his cash grow into mountains of money! In the end, Pedro finds the perfect thing to do with his money in this early chapter book.

Pedro is excited to celebrate Chinese New Year with his friend Katie Woo and her family. They attend a colourful parade filled with dragons and drums. But when Katie goes missing, Pedro is worried. How will he find his friend among all the bright colours and big sounds? Thankfully Pedro is ready to come to the rescue in this early chapter book.

Pedro dreams of playing goalie in the next big football match. But he worries he's too slow and too small. Will Pedro meet his big goal? Reader-support tools, such as a glossary and discussion questions, make this a great choice for early readers.

When a blizzard leaves a family housebound one Hanukkah, they share what little food they have with some starving animals who later return the favor.

Katie feels jealous of the new girl in her dance class.