Manushkin, Fran

When Pedro breaks his arm racing his bike he has to cope with the frustration of wearing a cast for a whole month--but with the help of his friends he discovers that there are still fun things to do.

A collection of stories about Pedro and his friends and family.

Studying the planets at school, Pedro learns fascinating facts about Mars.

Pedro's family and his friends are spending the day at the amusement park, enjoying the rides and the snacks, so when they get separated from Pedro's brother, Paco, and their mother, a ride on the Ferris wheel seems like it offers an excellent way to spot Paco in the crowded park.

"What makes Pedro a first-class friend? One, he will bravely search out the classroom stink. Two, he loves driving monster trucks. Three, he knows how to have fun, even with a broken arm. And four, he's even a friend to his little brother!"--Publisher.

Something in Miss Winkle's classroom smells really bad, and when the class bully declares that it must be the new boy, Pablo, Pedro steps in to defend him--but the class still needs to know what is causing the stench and dispose of it.

"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?"--Provided by publisher. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, and jokes.

Pedro is working on a school report about the planet Mars. During his research he imagines living on the red planet, wondering if he is a good enough rock climber to live on the rocky surface there, and if he would 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?.

"There are so many great things happening in Katie Woo's neighborhood! Dr. Woo is helping so many animals at his vet office. The Happy Cakes bakery is serving up the sweetest desserts. Even the local dentist office has Katie smiling wide. Read about these neighbors and more in this collection of easy-to-read stories . . ."--Provided by publisher.

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.