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Katie’s dad has a special ring that shines like a rainbow. But he loses it while he, Katie, and Pedro are enjoying a beautiful day outside. Pedro and Katie work together to search for the ring. They try collecting clues and observing their surroundings. Will their detective work lead them to the rainbow ring?

Katie, Pedro, and their moms are headed out for an afternoon of canoeing. But Katie and her mom get separated from the other canoe, and before long, Pedro and his mom are worried. Where could they have gone to? The search is on for Katie Woo and her fishy canoe!

Katie Woo and Pedro are hot on the trail of a treasure map. But as it catches in the breeze, it keeps disappearing on them. Will they be able to nab the map and will it lead them to real treasure?

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

Patty, la tía de Katie, es elegida alcaldesa. Katie cree que su tía podrá crear algunas reglas geniales, ¡como repartir helados gratis los domingos! Cuando la tía Patty le explica en qué consiste su trabajo, a Katie se le ocurren algunas ideas que quiere compartir con el ayuntamiento. ¿Cómo podrían Katie y sus amigos mejorar el vecindario para todos los niños?

Se acerca una tormenta, y Katie está preocupada. ¿Y si se quedan sin comida? La familia de Katie y sus amigos van a la tienda del Sr. Nelson a comprar provisiones y, de paso, aprenden una lección sobre la compra y venta. ¿Quién hubiera imaginado que allí aprenderían tantas cosas?

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.

The Woos' neighbor, Mr. Kenji, is training to be a nurse. He has a big test coming up, and Katie has offered to help him get ready. Hopefully Katie’s help will lead to a high score on the big test for Mr. Kenji.

JoJo’s aunt Kayla is a firefighter. She’s teaching Katie’s class about her job. Katie keeps trying to ask Kayla questions, but Kayla has lots to say before it’s question time. If Katie is patient, will she learn what she really wants to know about firefighters?

A rainy day brings Katie and the rest of the neighborhood to the library. The librarian, Miss Bliss, is the best at finding the perfect book for each listener. But it’s almost time to go, and Katie still doesn’t have a book. What super-duper books will she find?

Getting mail always gives Katie a thrill, and today she's going to give someone else that fun feeling. She's sending her grandfather a package for his birthday. Along the way, she runs into friends with mail they've received and mail to send. Those postal workers are so busy!

Cuando Pedro y su papá acompañan a Katie a casa en una noche neblinosa, ¡hay algo apestoso en el ambiente! Con sus narices a toda máquina, los amigos enfrentan un misterio que necesitan resolver: ¿Qué está causando ese mal olor, y por qué les persigue?

Katie is sure it would be fun to be a farmer. All you have to do is plant seeds and watch them grow. Pedro's aunt is a farmer, and she works very hard. Katie will find out just how hard farmers work when she and Pedro help get ready for a day at the farmer's market. Katie loves her community, and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

When Katie finds a sick kitten, she simply must help! She asks Dad to take the kitty for a trip to Dr. Wong's vet clinic. Dr. Wong helps animals of all shapes and sizes, from parrots that won't talk to iguanas that won't eat. Can he help the stray kitty too? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

Pedro is working on a school report about the planet Mars. During his research he imagines living on the red planet. Is he a good enough rock climber to live on the rocky surface there? Would he be able to live without ice cream? Will Pedro's big imagination lead him to Mars or will he decide that Earth is the planet for him?

Pedro and his dog, Peppy, are ready for the pet show. Peppy can sit and fetch on command. And he's freshly washed and ready to shine. But when they get to the pet show Peppy gets upset and ends up in the mud. Is there any way for him to become the best pet?

Katie and her friend Haley are bragging about being good bakers. Their moms don't quite agree. Haley's uncle owns the Happy Cakes bakery and is willing to teach the girls what it takes to be a great baker. Will Katie and Haley become the best bakers and impress their moms?

El papá de Katie tiene un anillo especial que brilla como un arco iris. Pero un día, mientras disfruta de un lindo día al aire libre con Katie y Pedro, lo pierde. Pedro y Katie trabajan en equipo para buscar el anillo.

Katie Woo's dog, Goldie, was very old. Goldie became sick and died. Katie will miss her friend. She is glad that she has lots of happy memories of Goldie.

It was supposed to be a fun day at the beach, but Katie Woo is being bossy. Can she stop being bossy and have fun with her friends?