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Pedro Books

In order from Pedro's Mystery Club to Pedro on the Go. Part of Katie Woo.

The Pedro series is a set of 22 picture books by Fran Manushkin, published between 2016 and 2021. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Pedro's Mystery Club
Pedro Goes Buggy
Pedro's Big Goal
Pedro for President
Pedro, First-Grade Hero
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Pedro's Mystery Club
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$2132
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

Pedro's Mystery Club

By Fran Manushkin, Tammie Lyon (Illustrator)

A new club tackles two puzzling mysteries.

32 pages· 541 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
Library Binding
In reading order

Pedro Series

22 books · Published 2016–2021

#7
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$2025

Pirate Pedro

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

Pirate Day at school sparks a playful battle for captaincy.

#9
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$2152

Pedro the Ninja

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

A boy's dream of becoming a ninja leads him to karate lessons.

#10
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$470

Pedro the Great

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

Pedro embarks on thrilling adventures, from pirate quests to ninja battles. What's next for Pedro the Great?

#11
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$2025

The Big Stink

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

A mysterious stench disrupts class. Can Pedro uncover the source?

#13
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$2152

Pedro's Big Break

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

A young boy named Pedro breaks his arm and learns to adapt to his new limitations.

#14
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$2025

On Top of the World

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

A day at the amusement park turns into a search when Pedro's brother vanishes.

#18
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$2132

Pedro Goes to Mars

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Pedro imagines life on Mars. Will his dreams take him there or keep him on Earth?

#19
Sale price
$574

The Best Pet?

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

A pet show disaster leaves Peppy muddy. Can he still win?

#21
Sale price
$574

Pedro Is Rich

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

Pedro must decide how to wisely use his birthday money.

Sale price
$2025

Pedro's Monster

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

A young boy overcomes his bad dreams with the help of his family and a monster truck rally.

Sale price
$858

Pedro on the Go

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Join a boy's thrilling adventures from wild hikes to imaginary Mars trips.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pedro series?

There are 22 books in the Pedro series. It began with Pedro's Mystery Club in 2016, and the newest book, Pedro on the Go, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Pedro books in?

Start with Pedro's Mystery Club and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #22.

What ages are the Pedro books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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