Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. He decides to start a traveling library! He buys two donkeys and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books to the children in faraway...

This international bestseller centers around a young Spanish shepherd named Santiago who leaves his flock and travels to Egypt to search for an ancient, hidden treasure. He meets many people along the way, including the Alchemist, who help and inspire...

Eric Carle's ever-popular grouchy ladybug picks fights and makes a ruckus wherever she goes! As irresistible as ever in the Spanish-language edition, the grouchy ladybug has proven to be a favorite among young readers.

Utilizing a delightful combination of simple text and bright, colorful illustrations, this book presents a fascinating description of how plants grow. Lively and informative, this wonderful introduction to science will awaken curiosity in young readers.

A little bunny, ready for bed, says goodnight to all of his beloved objects and friends, especially the moon. With gently rendered illustrations and lulling words, this favorite classic is sure to become as much of a bedtime ritual as the goodnight kiss.

Readers will enjoy following the antics of a playful assortment of animal characters as they awaken from their winter slumber, run through the woods, and make a magical discovery: a beautiful yellow flower sprouting out of the snow.

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a man begins to cut down a big kapok tree. He falls asleep, and the animals that make their home in the tree surround him and persuade him to stop cutting it down. The exotic colors of the jungle and its inhabitants are...

Tired of hopping and jumping, Betsy the frog watches leaves float down from the trees and is inspired to leap and whirl.

In this cumulative story, children will be delighted to see what happens when a flea flies into a home and wakes everyone who is napping.

With illustrations as bright and cheerful as the sun's rays, this lovely book depicts the simple joy of a father and son as they work together in their vegetable garden. Children will be fascinated by the cycle of planting as they watch the vegetables...

Exuberant illustrations and simple text combine in this wonderful backyard adventure as a sneaky cat tries to catch tasty birds for lunch. This clever and beautiful book is an ideal introduction to bird watching.

A little boy's walk becomes a parade of friendly animals as he encounters a black cat, a chestnut horse, a red cow, a green duck, a yellow dog, and a pink pig. The simple text identifies each animal and its color.

This delightful volume introduces young readers to the magic of poetry through the works of three great poets. With masterful verse and whimsical illustrations, this collection is truly one to be treasured.

One day, while playing soccer in the park, a group of children meets a boy who is their age, but seems different. They later discover that Alejandro is developmentally delayed. As they get to know him better, the kids are determined to make Alejandro...

The gardener's son lives a life marked by sadness. But things begin to change when he learns that he will soon have a baby brother. As he anticipates the arrival of the new baby, the boy becomes more optimistic and realizes that he must become more...

Behind the work of the great seventeenth-century Spanish painter Diego Velázquez was a Spanish-born black slave, Juan de Pareja. Juan carefully mixed Velázquez's colors and prepared his canvases. Against the backdrop of a Spain rich with art and power,...

This well-known folk song tells the story of a young nobleman who is called off to war on his wedding night, never to return.

After arguing over who is bravest, a frog and a hound realize that they must learn to cooperate in order to face the ferocious lion with courage.

This story of courage and self-reliance takes place in a barrio in Caracas. The children have no place to play, and ask City Hall to build them a playground in an empty lot. Tired of broken promises and long delays, the children and parents pool their...

This enchanting book tells the story of a little boy who believes in Santa Claus, although his friends say that he does not exist. Because of his faith, he is taken on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, where he is given a very...

A frog goes to the marketplace to buy groceries. Distracted by all the commotion, he forgets to buy what he needs!

A charming fable in rhyme about a mouse that learns a lesson when she snubs a suitor of her own kind, hoping to marry someone more important.

In this warm family story, a little girl tells of all the imaginative things that she and her siblings enjoy doing in their mother's big bed.

This well-known poem by the great Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío is enhanced by beautiful black-and-white illustrations.

A hungry possum, wishing he could catch some birds to eat, innocently decides to ask the toucan and the trumpet bird where they sleep. When nighttime comes, he tries to catch the birds, but instead falls into a trap.

The tragedy of war deeply affects children. As with adults, it inspires courage in many youngsters. This moving novel depicts a ten-year-old Danish girl who confronts all kinds of adversity when the Nazis threaten her best friend.

Each year on the Night of the Dancing Stars, the Elfix give gifts to all the inhabitants of the galaxy. With the holiday fast approaching, the Spacemice discover that the Elfix have disappeared. Will Geronimo and his crew find them in time?

Through colorful collages and simple yet eloquent text in English and Spanish, this book conveys a universal message of love and friendship across cultures. Legends, ways of life, foods, and other elements of different cultures are compared, and...

Tropical beauty coexists with the brutal force of a dictator in this contemporary masterpiece.

This work provides a poetic look at life on Earth. It contains the poem Walking Around, which is required reading for the AP exam.

Rafael Montesinos has annotated this edition of B cquer's classic Rimas.

This annotated anthology presents a wonderful overview to the Golden Age of Spanish poetry. It features works by Quevedo, Garcilaso de la Vega, G ngora, including Soneto CLXVI, and many more.

Professor and medieval literature expert Franciso Rico prepared both the notes and the introduction to this edition of the classic Lazarillo de Tormes.

This edition of the famous tragedy was published under the auspices of the Shakespeare Institute.

In Pedro P ramo, Juan Rulfo depicts the pain felt by a troubled people in a moving, eloquent way.

This annotated anthology presents 18 of Quiroga's short stories including El hijo.

The beginnings of Machado's later elements and techniques are evident in this volume, which presents three of his earlier works in one annotated book. The poem He andando muchos caminos can be found in Soledades.

This medieval classic is made much more understandable by the scholarly introductions and annotations by Alfonso Sotelo.

A poignant drama about the role of women in Spanish society.

When Alexander's grandparents come to visit, they give him and each of his brothers a dollar. Initially, Alexander decides to save the money to buy a radio transmitter, but there are so many things a boy can do with a dollar!