The Big Lie
A young boy's toy airplane goes missing and his classmates try to help him find it.
Book Series · 53 Books
In order from The Big Lie to Flower Girl Katie.
The Katie Woo series is a set of 53 chapter books by Fran Manushkin, published between 2009 and 2019. Written for ages 5–7, most books run about 30 pages.
A young boy's toy airplane goes missing and his classmates try to help him find it.
53 books · Published 2009–2019
11 books · Published 2022–2024
A young girl's puppy runs away and she must find it.
A young girl tries to uncover the surprise her parents have planned for her birthday.
A lost rainbow ring sparks a backyard mystery hunt.
A foggy night walk turns mysterious with a strange, following stench.
A missing sandwich leads to a lunchtime mystery. Can it be solved?
A camping trip turns mysterious as darkness hides secrets.
A scarecrow's eerie presence hides a mysterious truth.
A young girl creates a mummy and it goes missing, leading her and her friends on a search to find it.
A canoe trip turns into a search when friends get separated on the water.
A birthday chocolate mystery unfolds. Can Katie and Pedro catch the thief?
A lost toy at the fair leads to an unexpected adventure.
22 books · Published 2016–2021
Two friends vie for class president. Who will win?
Pedro's bug collection escapes, causing chaos at home.
Can Pedro overcome his size to become the team's goalie?
A new club tackles two puzzling mysteries.
First-grader Pedro faces mishaps and a class election with humor and heart.
Lost in an aquarium, Pedro faces a shark alone.
Pirate Day at school sparks a playful battle for captaincy.
A boy's dream of becoming a ninja leads him to karate lessons.
Can Pedro and Roddy overcome their differences to build the tallest tower?
Pedro embarks on thrilling adventures, from pirate quests to ninja battles. What's next for Pedro the Great?
A young boy overcomes his bad dreams with the help of his family and a monster truck rally.
A mysterious stench disrupts class. Can Pedro uncover the source?
A day at the amusement park turns into a search when Pedro's brother vanishes.
A young boy named Pedro breaks his arm and learns to adapt to his new limitations.
A young boy tackles fears, injuries, and new friendships with courage and fun.
A father and son go on a hike together.
Can Pedro turn a frosty festival flop into fun and friendship?
A pet show disaster leaves Peppy muddy. Can he still win?
Pedro imagines life on Mars. Will his dreams take him there or keep him on Earth?
Join a boy's thrilling adventures from wild hikes to imaginary Mars trips.
Pedro must decide how to wisely use his birthday money.
Pedro must find his missing friend amid a vibrant parade.
12 books · Published 2019–2021
Discover how one girl transforms her neighborhood through kindness and connection.
A group of friends try to determine what their neighborhood needs most.
A young girl prepares for a big storm with her family and checks in with her friends as they all wait for it to pass.
A young girl helps her injured grandmother and learns about the importance of community and gratitude.
A young girl named Katie makes a scarf for her grandfather's birthday and learns about the postal system as she sends it to him.
Two friends learn to bake with the help of a professional baker.
A young girl visits the dentist and learns about animal teeth.
A young girl spends a day helping her friend's aunt at a farm and learns about the process of growing and selling produce.
A young girl finds a lost kitten and tries to find it a home, but it's sick and needs medical attention.
Can Katie's patience uncover the secrets of firefighting?
Katie races against time to find the perfect book on a rainy library day.
A neighbor's nursing exam hinges on unexpected help.
4 books · Published 2024
Two friends explore a winter butterfly house full of surprises.
Can Katie conquer her fear of the towering water slide?
Two friends compete to find the best apple and uncover a secret about fallen fruit.
Two friends experience the magic of The Nutcracker ballet.
There are 53 books in the Katie Woo series. It began with The Big Lie in 2009, and the newest book, Flower Girl Katie, was published in 2019.
The series is best for ages 5–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The authors and illustrators who bring Katie Woo to life.
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