Make-Believe Class

Katie Woo #18

by Fran Manushkin, Tammie Lyon (Illustrator)

Katie Woo's teacher, Miss Winkle, is the best teacher around. One day, it was cold and gloomy. But Miss Winkle showed her students how to warm up the day by using their imaginations. Who knew a gray day could be so fun?

Genres: Asian Literature

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Fran Manushkin is the author of more than fifty books for children, including the Katie Woo series; Big Girl Panties, illustrated by Valeria Petrone; Big Sisters Are the Best, illustrated by Kirsten Richards; The Tushy Book, illustrated by Tracy Dockray; and Baby, Come Out!, illustrated by Ronald Himler and translated into eight languages. She lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

i did notice that Katie's glasses do change colors, i wonder if that was on purpose or what?? i love glasses, i wear them 2. so cute!! great read. love the illustrations. i am new to Fran's writing ... and i did check out this read, i will make a list just so u know what i loved and enjoyed: "Big Sisters Are the Best","No More Teasing", "Katie Woo Tries Something New", "Many Days, One Shabbat", and "Make-Believe Class". so fun. i am happy to know more of Fran's writing and her amazing illustrator. (sorry i can see her face, but don't recall her name, wait a second: Kirsten Richards, there we go, she is great, please check her out!!) well done!!

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great use of imagination on a snowy day.

[Maya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story was cool because they came up with a new story as part of the story. This made it an exciting read.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably best for a kindergartener who is starting to read.

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute easy chapter book for beginning readers. Colorful pictures. Engaging storyline