Dragons love tacos, just make sure not to give them hot sauce. A little boy named Robbie decides to have a taco party. See what happens when he accidentally puts jalapenos in the food.

During his college years, the very family solidarity that allowed Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only must he leave his family behind when he goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the family and...

In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear, but...

The narrator in this story talks about his grandfather's amazing feats in the ring, but shares that his toughest fight in the world happened long before he became a professional wrestler.

Laura and Almanzo Wilder have just been married! Their life on a small prairie homestead begins with high hopes. But each year seems to bring unexpected disasters -- storms, sickness, fire, and unpaid debts. These first four years call for courage,...

Melody is the smartest girl in school, but nobody knows it. Most people, including her teachers and doctors, believe she is cognitively challenged and have placed her in special ed. If she could only share what she thinks and knows, but Melody cannot...

In this excellent novel of survival set during World War II, Philip, a young white boy, is blinded when the Germans torpedo his ship. Stranded on a tiny Caribbean island with Timothy, an old black sailor, Philip must learn to overcome his prejudice and...

August was born with a deformed face. He rarely goes out and he always walks with his head down. Everything is about to change, though because this year he attends a mainstream school. Although his classmates stare and cannot seem to get over his...

Laura comes home from school and asks her father if princesses fart. Good thing he has a very special book in his library called The Secret Princess Book. In it, they look up all of Laura's favorite princesses, such as Cinderella and Snow White, to...

Nick Carraway moves next door to rich, elusive Jay Gatsby. He learns that Jay is still in love with his married cousin Daisy Buchanan, with whom he had a relationship many years ago. Fitzgerald creates a scathing look at upper-crust society of the...

This rhyming classic teaches young children about the months of the year in a fun way.

Stargirl, a new tenth grader, arrives at school and causes a sensation. She plays the ukulele, wears crazy outfits, and has a pet mouse. She is endlessly kind and seemingly carefree. After social ups and downs, Stargirl finds companionship when Leo...

With sensitivity and striking realism, Gary Soto tells the story of Lincoln Mendoza, a high school basketball player who makes the great leap from the barrio to the suburbs. The transition is a difficult one for Lincoln, whose allegiance to his new team...

Torn from her life of privilege in Mexico when her father dies and their estate is ravaged by fire, Esperanza must learn to adapt to a new life in the United States. No longer doted on by servants, she must learn to do chores. This moving story is based...

Ana Rosa lives with her family in the Dominican Republic, where paper is a luxury, and she alone understands her need to write down her thoughts and feelings.

Many insects hatch from eggs and molt several times as they grow bigger; others, such as butterflies, undergo a complete metamorphosis. This book breaks down these cycles into easy-to-understand steps in both accessible language and colorful diagrams...

Rafi and Rosi, two coqui frogs, learn about pirate history while visiting the famous El Morro Fort in Puerto Rico. A glossary is included at the beginning of the book to aid in comprehension.

This book teaches children about kangaroos in a fun way.

This book teaches children about crocodiles in a fun way.

This book teaches children about eagles in a fun way.

This biography, written and illustrated with children in mind, details the life of Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa. From her birth in Havana, Cuba, to her funeral in Miami, author Ivar Da Coll uses poetry and humor to describe the important milestones in...

This exquisite selection of poems features sixteen Latin American writers from a variety of cultures--from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. All the poets selected have something very important in common: they have all written for children at some point in...

Told in the style of the oral tradition, this book presents the history of the Native People of the Americas, including life before the arrival of the Europeans, the expansion of the United States, and the practice of sending children to Indian Schools. ...

A little penguin learns that good things come to those who wait in this adorable story about patience.

In this Brazilian folktale, a brave young princess sets out to find her mother and her son who have both vanished from the palace.

Told in five rhyming short chapters and a prologue, this is the story of a little boy named Pierre who did not care about anything until he is rescued from the stomach of one hungry lion.

In this rhyming story, a pirate costume leads to the adventure and friendship of a lifetime. Join Blue the penguin as he sets sail, survives his boat sinking, meets a famous pirate, and gets rescued, all in one day!

Fly Guy ends up on a field trip to a flyswatting factory!

George and Harold from Captain Underpants fame have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course...

Inspired by the perseverance of Elizabeth Warren, Chelsea Clinton decided to write about 13 amazing American women who never gave up. They include Harriet Tubman, Nellie Bly, Claudette Colvin, Margaret Chase Smith, Florence Griffith Joyner, and Sonia...

If a dinosaur wanted a pet, what would it choose: a tiger, a boa constrictor or perhaps a kangaroo? This rhyming book reveals the answer.

Unfold the pages and help Nico and Lola discover all sorts of different things at the zoo, on the farm, at the park, and many other fun places.

Set in the 18th Century, Henry 'Monty' Montague is a bisexual British Lord with a serious crush on his best friend Percy. During a year-long trip throughout Europe, he decides to flirt with Percy from Paris to Rome. One reckless decision forces him to...

Ansa has always been a fighter since the time her parents were killed and she was taken as a trophy. Blood and victory are the cornerstones of her life. Everything changes when the Krigere cross the lake and threaten the Queen of Kupari. Now, Ansa...

This colorful book teaches children about different kinds of animals through short verses and illustrations.

Max has a big problem when he starts middle school: a bully named Doug keeps stuffing him in his locker. Everything would be different if only Max could be a hero like in his beloved comic books.

Oliverio, Paco, Luis, Diego, and Josefa are in the bottom of the fifth grade class. Much to everyone's surprise, they are chosen to participate in a photography contest out of town. Their classmates are in for the surprise of their lives when they see...

Lucía is going to spend the holidays with an aunt she hardly knows in a small village. While there, she meets a mysterious man named Teo who loves the stars. He appears to have a dangerous secret. Lucia really wants to know what it is, but will she...

Join Eloise for a very special Christmas at the Plaza Hotel, as she gives gifts to everyone she knows, trims the tree, exchanges gifts with her nanny, and goes from room to room helping people celebrate. The lighthearted verses and ever-charming...

Tek never leaves his cave because he is always glued to his phone, tablet or computer. When the town's volcano erupts, Tek is knocked offline. Only then does he begin to discover the world around him. With its innovative design, this book looks like a...