Fran Manushkin is the author of many popular picture books, including How Mama Brought the Spring; Baby, Come Out!; Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story; and The Tushy Book. There is a real Katie Woo – she’s Fran’s great-niece – but she never gets in half the trouble of the Katie Woo in the books. Fran writes on her beloved MacBook in New York City.
Two friends explore a winter butterfly house full of surprises.
A toddler navigates the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister.
A boy navigates the joys and challenges of becoming a big brother.
A toddler's journey to ditch diapers for big girl panties.
A young boy embarks on a journey to ditch diapers for big boy underpants.
School is an adventure with exciting projects and field trips. Will Katie's love for learning grow even more?
A young girl navigates various challenges and learns valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and self-expression.
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The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
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.
A birthday chocolate mystery unfolds. Can Katie and Pedro catch the thief?
A lost toy at the fair leads to an unexpected adventure.
A canoe trip turns into a search when friends get separated on the water.
A sparrow braves New York's skyline to guide lost birds home.
A scarecrow's eerie presence hides a mysterious truth.
A missing sandwich leads to a lunchtime mystery. Can it be solved?
A camping trip turns mysterious as darkness hides secrets.
A young girl creates a mummy and it goes missing, leading her and her friends on a search to find it.
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 foggy night walk turns mysterious with a strange, following stench.
A lost rainbow ring sparks a backyard mystery hunt.
Pedro must find his missing friend amid a vibrant parade.
Pedro must decide how to wisely use his birthday money.
Katie races against time to find the perfect book on a rainy library day.
Join a boy's thrilling adventures from wild hikes to imaginary Mars trips.
Pedro imagines life on Mars. Will his dreams take him there or keep him on Earth?
A pet show disaster leaves Peppy muddy. Can he still win?
A young girl finds a lost kitten and tries to find it a home, but it's sick and needs medical attention.
A young girl spends a day helping her friend's aunt at a farm and learns about the process of growing and selling produce.
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 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 named Katie makes a scarf for her grandfather's birthday and learns about the postal system as she sends it to him.
A young girl helps her injured grandmother and learns about the importance of community and gratitude.
A group of friends try to determine what their neighborhood needs most.
A father and son go on a hike together.
Can Pedro turn a frosty festival flop into fun and friendship?
Discover how one girl transforms her neighborhood through kindness and connection.
A museum sleepover turns spooky when shadows and whispers suggest ghostly visitors.
A girl fears ruining her aunt's wedding as a flower girl.
A day at the amusement park turns into a search when Pedro's brother vanishes.
A mysterious stench disrupts class. Can Pedro uncover the source?
A young boy named Pedro breaks his arm and learns to adapt to his new limitations.
A young boy overcomes his bad dreams with the help of his family and a monster truck rally.
A science project erupts into chaos. Can she keep her cool?
A dance disaster looms as Katie's dad struggles with his two left feet.
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?
Panda twins' bamboo obsession leads to playful adventures and sibling rivalry.
Lost in an aquarium, Pedro faces a shark alone.
Pirate Day at school sparks a playful battle for captaincy.
First-grader Pedro faces mishaps and a class election with humor and heart.
Can Pedro overcome his size to become the team's goalie?
Pedro's bug collection escapes, causing chaos at home.
A new club tackles two puzzling mysteries.
Two friends vie for class president. Who will win?
Can Katie and friends create a club to rival Sophie's exclusive group?
A sleepover turns spooky when a lucky kimono vanishes.
A young boy embarks on a journey to ditch diapers for big boy underpants.
Celebrate the uniqueness and unity of diverse babies through their growing, protective skin.
A young girl takes care of her sick mother and wants to give her a special gift for Mother's Day.
Katie's treasure hunt tests friendship with an unlikely partner.
A young girl navigates various challenges and learns valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and self-expression.
Can Katie master gymnastics or will she give up?
A girl seeks the perfect instrument to express her unique musical voice.
Join a young adventurer as she turns everyday experiences into exciting escapades.
A new dancer threatens Katie's joy. Can she find her rhythm again?
A substitute teacher arrives, and Katie's efforts to impress her go awry.
A young girl named Katie wants a horse and gets to experience riding one on a trip to a ranch with her family and friends.
A young girl's first flight to visit her grandma becomes an adventure filled with unexpected events and surprises.
School is an adventure with exciting projects and field trips. Will Katie's love for learning grow even more?
A girl's big ideas lead to unexpected challenges and creative solutions.
Katie Woo can't pick a favorite holiday. Can she enjoy them all?
Katie faces fears and sadness, but support helps her find joy again.
A lost student on a farm sparks a class adventure.
A yard sale to save the planet.
A boy learns the importance of wearing his glasses.
Katie's piggy bank shatters, revealing a lesson in saving.
A toddler's journey to ditch diapers for big girl panties.
A schoolgirl navigates adventures, learning to be a great friend and classmate.
A young girl navigates various experiences and emotions with her friends and family
A toddler navigates the joys and challenges of becoming a big sister.
A boy navigates the joys and challenges of becoming a big brother.
A sneeze leads to unexpected challenges for a young girl.
A weekend with the class pet turns into a frantic search when he goes missing.
A girl vanishes in a bustling mall, unaware she's lost.
Katie needs shoes with pizzazz. Will she find the perfect pair?
A girl cast as a worm in a play finds her own way to shine.
A student must choose the perfect career for school career day.
A schoolgirl navigates growing up with humor and heart.
Katie's tooth won't budge. Will it ever fall out?
A school birthday celebration takes a twist when Katie shares her special day.
Katie must choose the perfect career for school, but how?
A snowstorm threatens Thanksgiving, but can Katie save the day?
Katie Woo celebrates the Fourth of July with her friends Pedro and JoJo.
Three friends go trick-or-treating together on Halloween night.
Katie feels left out when she doesn't receive a Valentine.
A strange noise disrupts Katie's solo dinner prep. Is a ghost involved?
Camping fun turns spooky when shadows creep in.
Three friends debate the ultimate season. Who will win?
A gray day turns adventurous with imagination as a classroom explores new worlds.
Katie's new house feels strange. Will it ever feel like home?
A girl faces her fears during a sleepover at her grandparents' house.
Flood forces a family into a shelter. Will the rain ever stop?
A young girl learns to deal with a classmate who constantly teases her.
A day at the beach turns sour when bossiness threatens friendships.
Discover why life is so joyful for one little girl.
A young girl copes with the loss of her beloved dog, Goldie, with the help of her friends and family.
A young boy's toy airplane goes missing and his classmates try to help him find it.
A magical kitchen tale brings warmth to a wintry day.
A blizzard threatens Hanukkah, but a cat and dog bring a miracle.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Fran Manushkin's books.
