Laura Zarrin

Katie Woo and her parents help their new neighbor, Mr. Kenji, to prepare for his final test to become a nurse.

Katie's class is invited to see a new house a classmate's father is building, where they learn the steps to building a house and even who the new homeowner is. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and an interview.

After a trip to the zoo Katie is curious about how animals keep their teeth clean--and she uses her own trip to the dentist's office to ask questions.

On a trip to the post office to mail a present to her grandfather, Katie learns all about how the mail works.

When Katie's parents take her to the library one rainy Saturday, she finds a lot of her friends and, with the help of librarian Miss Bliss, takes home some "super-duper" books. Includes glossary, discussion questions, and an interview.

Katie's Aunt Patty is the new mayor, and Katie and her friends attend her first city council meeting, brimming with ideas about what their neighborhood needs--like free ice cream, puppies, and a new park where children can play in safety.

"I'm an elephant," Ellie said. "An elephant who never forgets." Ellie wants to be an elephant in the Christmas play, but her know-it-all sister says she'll ruin everything. When baby Jesus goes missing, Ellie must find him or the play will be ruined--but not because Ellie is an elephant."--Back cover.

A big storm is approaching, and Katie, her parents, and all her neighbors head to the grocery store to stock up on necessities--and Katie gets a lesson in smart shopping. "Se acerca una gran tormenta, Katie, sus padres y todos los vecinos van a la tienda de comestibles para comprar provisiones. En la tienda, Katie aprende una lección sobre cómo ser un comprador responsable"--

Katie's Aunt Patty is the new mayor, and Katie and her friends attend her first city council meeting, brimming with ideas about what their neighborhood needs--like free ice cream, puppies, and a new park where children can play in safety. "Patty, la tía de Katie, es la nueva alcaldesa. Katie y sus amigos van a su primera reunión del ayuntamiento llenos de ideas de lo que necesita su vecindario, como helados, cachorritos y un parque nuevo para que...

Katie Woo's neighborhood is full of great people who make great friends! From Mr. Kenji, who's training to be a nurse, to Miss Bliss, the neighborhood's super-duper librarian, Katie's neighbors all work together to make their neighborhood a wonderful place to live. Visit Katie's friends and neighbors in this early chapter book by Fran Manushkin.