Every year, Sara goes to her grandparents' house. There, she sees her older cousin Adela, who she admires a lot. This time, however, she will have to share her room with a ghost! This is definitely something Sara will have to investigate.

All the gifts are ready to be delivered in Mother Christmas's workshop when a sudden, strong wind mixes up all the addresses. Mother Christmas will have to come up with a solution quickly or no child will receive a present!

Wilma Rudolph was a sickly child--if her siblings had a cold, she had double pneumonia. When she contracted polio, everyone was sure she would never walk again. Yet Wilma was so determined that she did learn to walk, and soon ran. This moving biography...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

When Roz the robot opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there, but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack,...

This book introduces young children to a variety of monkeys and shows how they live high up in the trees.

When Hannah hears that her favorite cooking show is looking for contestants, she is determined to win one of the coveted spots. While she prepares, she still finds time to play matchmaker with two of her parents acquaintances. The only bad thing is...

Matilda is a precocious five-year-old who has read Dickens and is a math whiz. Unfortunately, she must contend with nasty Mrs.Trunchbull, her teacher.

In prehistoric times, birds faced possible extinction because predators hunted their eggs. The birds called a general assembly to address the situation, but everything they tried failed. A mated pair of birds eventually managed to come up with an...

Hannah is happy with her new group of friends, especially with Mia, who shares her love of baking. Her shyness and need to please everyone, however, will lead to a few disagreements. At least Hannah will be able to help George make a major decision.

The formidable adventures of Mr. Fox and his family as they try to outrun three farmers determined to catch them.

James, recently orphaned, goes to live with his two strict aunts, who make his life unbearable. A mysterious old man gives James some magic beans which he spills near the old peach tree. Soon a magical giant peach begins to grow, and it eventually...

After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three...

This book clearly explains why and how volcanoes erupt and what happens after they do.

Victor Benucci and Madeline Falco have a story to tell. It begins with the death of Vic's father and ends with the murder of Mad's uncle. The Hackensack Police Department is very interested in what they have to say, but Vic and Mad must first focus on...

Sarah Jane Hartwell is nervous about starting at a new school. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, she reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition.

Children will delight in this caterpillar's ravenous appetite as they practice counting skills by watching the caterpillar eat--in sequential order--one apple, two pears, three plums, and so on. Colorful illustrations depict the transformation from...

This classic French tale tells the story of three weary soldiers on their way home from war. While passing through a town, the hungry men ask for something to eat. When the selfish villagers hide all their food, the soldiers find a clever way to get a...

Callie loves the theater. She wants to be in the school musical, but, because she does not sing well, she becomes the set designer, promising something worthy of Broadway on a shoestring budget. To pull this off, she'll have to learn carpentry, help...

During her school vacation, Aru Shah is stuck inside the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture where her mother works while all her friends get to travel to incredible places. One day, three classmates dare Aru to show them the Lamp of Bharata. When...

Anita, a 12-year-old living in the Dominican Republic during the reign of dictator Rafael Trujillo, must endure the unrest her country is suffering along with her brother and parents. Anita learns the value of freedom, while dealing with the everyday...

There are seven floors in the building where the protagonist lives. As she passes by each door, she describes her diverse neighbors. It's a fun way to look at apartment life.

Gandhi is famous for his peaceful protests and hunger strike. He was jailed numerous times in his quest for liberty. He is considered the father of modern India.

In his imitable style Eric Carle finds an ingenious way to introduce young children to the phases of the moon in this heartwarming story about a loving father who climbs up to the sky and gets the moon for his daughter, who wants to play with it. Pages...

Narwhal wants to be a superhero. He has a costume and sidekick. Now, all he needs is a super power!

Duncan's crayons teach children about colors in a fun way.

The Dream Monster waits patiently for Pedro to fall asleep, but the child is wide awake. Pedro suggests the monster tell him a story, but the monster only knows scary tales. Will that do the trick?

It does not matter if you are a tycoon, employee, small business owner or just someone with a business plan, this book offers practical advice and solutions to deal with any type of financial problem. The author combines personal finance with emotional...

In this wordless picture book, a little boy sees his mother's belly grow and eventually realizes a new baby is on the way.

During a school trip to the zoo, a boy named Fernando meets a polar bear that asks the child to help him get back home to the North Pole. What at first seems like an impossible task turns out not to be insurmountable because true friendship can conquer...

A stranger comes to the Wright Agency with an odd request: investigate him! He has lost his memory and does not know who he is or where he comes from, but he can't shake the feeling that something terrible has happened to him. Linda and Emily are...

This book for beginning readers features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. It's the endearing story of a newly hatched bird that goes in search of his mother.

Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky. The rhythmic text and delightful artwork ensure story time success. Children will love Kitten's quest and...

Chato, the coolest cat in East L.A., cannot believe his luck when a family of plump, tasty-looking mice moves in next door. Chato and his friend Novio Boy prepare a welcoming feast to lure the mice to their home. But the friendly mice bring a surprise...

Snowmen are born on the top of a mountain one winter. At first they all look alike, but as they begin to change, rivalry, jealousy, and hate start to tear them apart. Power struggles ensue where they once was a peaceful, homogeneous community. Spring...

Little David has to deal with rules and regulations at school as he hears his teacher say, 'No yelling!' 'No pushing!' 'No running in the halls!' The same lighthearted humor and wacky illustration style that was such a hit in No, David! will keep readers...

When Odilia and her four sisters find a cadaver in their secret swimming hole in the Rio Grande, they decide to bring the body to his family in Mexico. Returning to Texas, however, becomes an odyssey akin to Homer's epic. They receive assistance from...

This illustrated anthology presents over 43 stories and legends from 20 countries, spanning the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. It allows readers to delve deeply into the collective memory of Latin America and better understand its...

Billie B. Brown creates the Mystery Club and enlists the help of Jack, Mika, and Alex. Their first mission is to investigate a haunted house. Billie is certain a witch lives in it. Everyone gets too frightened to continue, but Billie and Jack know...