All of Elephant's friends try to cheer him up, but nothing works. When a little mouse who is lost asks him for help, he emerges from his funk.

In a book many will identify with, a little boy lists what many might consider his faults: he's messy, goes crazy for French fries, and asks too many questions to name a few. He realizes that no one is perfect, and he accepts himself for the way he is.

This fanciful rhyming book presents some of the most beloved things associated with Christmas, including reindeer, nutcrackers, caroling, and, of course, Santa.

Mila is excited that her grandfather is coming for the weekend. They cook spaghetti sauce with the tomatoes he taught her how to plant. They learn other recipes from their international neighbors and Mila creates her own cookbook. The recipes appear...

Martin has a very active imagination, and this makes him create scenarios in his mind that worry him. What if a pineapple falls on his head? What if a whale eats him? What if he lands on Mars? His mother always has the perfect, soothing answers to...

This large format book presents 40 destinations all over the world that are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, be it on foot or by bike, boat or train. They include Tenorio Volcano National Park in Costa Rica, the Inca Trail in Peru, the Silk Route from...

Dagfrid is not your typical Viking girl. She does not like the typical gender roles or the fish diet she is forced to eat. She decides to sew herself some pants, build a boat, and conquer new lands.

Everyone knows the expression don't judge a book by the cover, but what about do not judge a house from the outside? This book, with its fold-out pages and window cut-out, presents a generous mouse who invites all in need into his home, which appears to...

In a very poetic way, this book conveys the importance of nature. A girl pictures what it would be like to be a tree, the sea, the rain, and other things. Since she is none of those, she decides to plant seeds that will one day grow and dance to the...

This large format book teaches children about our fascinating planet. They will learn about the Earth's layers, earthquakes, weather, climates, rainforests, deforestation, and more.

Narciso the elephant has performed the same peanut act in the circus 1,825 times and he can't do it anymore. He plots his escape, but things do not go according to plan.

Award-winning author Matt de la Peña poetically tells readers that all children are filled with endless possibilities. They will be inspired to try to achieve all their dreams.

Based on the author's life, this is the story of a mother who has to return to her native Mexico because she had come into the United States illegally. Her daughter writes letters to everyone because her voice has power. She will do it until someone...

Ada Twist wants to know how things fly. She investigates, birds, insects, aircrafts, and balloons. Two simple experiments are included.

While looking in her closet for her misplaced favorite shoes, Juno Valentine falls into a room filled with shoes owned by incredible women. She decides to try a few on and gets whisked on amazing adventures to the lives of the owners, including...

In this adaptation of the classic folktale, a wolf goes to a hen's house to make stone soup. The hen, along with the other animals, ends up providing ingredients for a delicious vegetable soup. The large format makes it ideal for reading with groups.

The Famous Five are planting a community garden. No one likes digging more than Timmy. When they find a treasure, it's time to investigate!

In this oversized, illustrated book, children will learn about the power of wind. It helps birds migrate, it disperses seeds, and it can generate energy. It explains the different types of wind and what they can do.

Mole cannot find his glasses. Lift the flaps to help him look.

Badger wants to start a band. Lift the flaps to see who wants to join it.

The Hole has always been in the school yard and the kids love playing there. The adults worry that the children will get hurt and decide to make it off limits. Undeterred, the students find an even better spot to play.

The poems in this book invoke the sights, sounds, and feelings of the different seasons. The illustrations perfectly compliment the verses.

This picture book conveys the power of food and memory. As the grandchildren grow up and get to eat at the adult table, their grandmother's international dishes transport them to faraway lands. Information about each dish is provided at the end.

When Brougham discovers that Darcy is the secret love advice giver of locker 89, he tells her she must help him get his ex-girlfriend back or he will let everyone know. She agrees because if her best friend and secret crush Brooke found out, she might...

Cassie must get to Texas at any cost. She has to reach Nora before she is sent to rehabilitation. She must tell her best friend what she really feels about her. She will even travel cross country with the eccentric and charming Henry Buckley. Every...

The upstairs neighbor is driving Maximin'’s mother crazy with her vocal exercises. Not being able to resist their curiosity, Maximino, his grandmother, father, and brother decide to figure out what’s going on above them.

The notebook keeper is a volunteer who writes down the names of people who want to cross the border at San Ysidro, Mexico. As Noemi and her mother wait for their number to be called, the girl discovers kindness in herself and others.

The children in this school know that all are welcome. This book teaches acceptance and respect for diversity.

Someone has stolen Ona's tooth and she won't have anything to leave for the Mouse Perez! She asks Hugo for help and together with a lightning bug and the Mouse Perez, the trio sets out to find out who took it.

Ally has been able to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure being dumb? Her...

After his father leaves on another mission, Nestor and his mother move to another town to live with his grandmother. He hopes no one finds out that he can talk with animals. When the animals of the town begin to disappear, Nestor's grandmother becomes...

Elena loves to hear the coqui frogs sing as she sits under the mango tree in her yard. When Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico, it destroys everything the little girl loves. She fears for her home and community and is worried that she no longer hears the...

Katie stays in the city while her friends all go camping. She gets a job catsitting for her mysterious neighbor Madeline, who has 217 cats! She begins to ask herself many questions about Madeline. Will she be able to handle all the kitties and save a...

This book explains the myths behind many famous constellations and galaxies. They include The Milky Way, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and Cassiopeia.

Little Crocodile goes to the park with his grandparents. Upset at first because he cannot get on the equipment, he makes friends and has a wonderful time.

Gracie, the foster cat, has come to Binky's space station. Could she be a robot or an alien? When he finds out the truth about her, his skills as a space agent are put to the test.

Priscila has been away for four years. Alex never left, but those four years left its mark, and the rage stayed with him. When they meet up again, they must confront who they were and deal with what was never said. Will they be able to forget that...

After the recent attacks, Hannah just wants to enjoy her senior year of high school, go out with her friends, and flirt with the new girl, Morgan. The hunters are determined to do away with magic. When the witches begin to lose their powers, Hannah...

It's Wednesday! Which means it's time for Jim Panzee's weekly Wednesday walk. He wakes up, stretches a little, grabs his stress orange, and sets off. Jim's favorite part of the walk is the blissful silence. When he's alone, he can hear all the jungle...

Catalina is desperate. Four weeks is too short of a time to find someone willing to accompany her to her sister's wedding on the other side of the Atlantic, let alone someone to pretend that he loves her. Aaron Blackford, her co-worker that she cannot...