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Books by Fran Manushkin | Wonderlit

Books by Fran Manushkin

52 books · Ages 0–12

Known for the Angel Corners and Katie Woo series, Fran Manushkin writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–12, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of friendship & social, school life, family & siblings.

Series

Rachel, Meet Your Angel!

Lulu's Mixed-Up Movie

Val McCall, Ace Reporter?

3 books · Ages 8–12

Goodbye to Goldie

Boo, Katie Woo!

A Happy Day

Katie Woo

24 books · Ages 4–11

Pedro's Big Goal

Pirate Pedro

The Big Stink

5 books · Ages 5–8

Super Paramedic!

Stocking Up for the Storm

Helping Mayor Patty

Katie Woo's Neighborhood

7 books · Ages 5–7

The Mystery of the Haunted Scarecrow

The Super-Duper Supermoon Mystery

The Mystery of the Stinky, Spooky Night

Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries

4 books · Ages 5–7

Standalone Books

Cover of My Christmas Safari

My Christmas Safari

Count the animals of the African savanna on a rhythmic photo safari set to the familiar tune of a classic holiday song.

Cover of Peeping and Sleeping

Peeping and Sleeping

Mystery fills the night air as Barry and his father follow strange peeping sounds through the dark to find a surprise wa

Cover of Big Sisters Are the Best

Big Sisters Are the Best

Life with a new baby is full of sweet smells, big hugs, and wet kisses as a girl learns why being a big sister is the be

Cover of Happy in Our Skin

Happy in Our Skin

For parents seeking to instill body positivity and a love for diversity, this rhythmic book celebrates the wonder of ski

Cover of Big Boy Underpants

Big Boy Underpants

Big boy underpants are much better than diapers! Rhyming text and bright art follow a toddler as he learns to use the po

Cover of The Belly Book

Big, small, and everything in between—these playful rhymes and bright watercolors celebrate all the wonderful types of t

Cover of Plenty of Hugs

For parents seeking to surround their little ones with a sense of security and warmth. This rhyming story celebrates the

Cover of Bamboo for Me, Bamboo for You!

Bamboo for Me, Bamboo for You!

Two playful panda cubs spend their day eating bamboo and loudly sharing their opinions on what every other animal in the

Cover of Matzah That Papa Brought Home, The

Matzah That Papa Brought Home, The

Rhythmic verses and oil paintings capture the high energy, family traditions, and inevitable exhaustion of a lively Pass

By Age Range

My Christmas Safari

Peeping and Sleeping

Big Sisters Are the Best

My Christmas Safari

Peeping and Sleeping

Goodbye to Goldie

Val McCall, Ace Reporter?

Lulu's Mixed-Up Movie

Rachel, Meet Your Angel!

Val McCall, Ace Reporter?

Lulu's Mixed-Up Movie

Rachel, Meet Your Angel!

Common Themes

Friendship & Social School Life Family & Siblings Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Love & Family Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity

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Little Hedgehog Books

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Casey's New Hat

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Casey's New Hat