PreK-8

Doña Flor is a giant woman who lives in a small town with families and animals she loves. When a puma begins to terrify the village, she decides to do something about it. She learns along the way that things are not always what they appear to be. ...

In this autobiographical picture book, a little boy named René moves to the United States from El Salvador. He is embarrassed to learn that in English his name is a girl's name, even though it is spelled differently. His classmates laugh at him until...

A Cuban boy narrates the story of his best friend, Alain, who sets out to sea with his parents on a dangerous voyage in search of a better life. This book about the strong bonds that stem from childhood friendships describes the plight of many Cuban...

All of Magali's friends at school know exactly what they want to be when they grow up--astronauts, singers, baseball players--but Magali doesn't have a clue. During the Christmas break, everything changes when her sister comes to visit from New York. ...

Older children occasionally wet their beds. This can make them feel ashamed and confused. This book is a great tool to help those children feel better about these mishaps. Marcela is a perfectly happy child who sometimes has minor accidents, but she's...

After a string of tragedies in El Salvador, Beto and his mother obtain visas to come to the United States, but his father must stay behind. Beto longs for his father to come join them. With the help of an exceptional letter and some influential people,...

This biography of civil rights leader, César Chávez, examines his life from its beginnings on an Arizona ranch to his important and peaceful work for farm workers’ rights.

Through photographs and clearly worded text, this book introduces the basic principles of temperature. It contains age-appropriate, simple experiments for hands-on learning.

A young newcomer to the United States shares her thoughts and feelings about her new home in comparison to her native country. Although it takes time to adjust to certain things, once she and her mom can get their own apartment, her new country begins to...

When Chato learns that his friend Novio Boy has never had a birthday party, Chato decides to throw him one. Chato is sure that he's thought of everything, but when it comes time for the party, he realizes that he's forgotten the most important thing of...

Estrella, a bright 6th grader, requires special care, which often make her feel uncomfortable. However, life-changing events make her realize that it's not what's on the outside that counts, but how big and special her heart is.

This book teaches all about the mysteries of time, from our ancestors, who noted how the sun traveled across the sky, and the ancient Egyptians, who used 'Shadow Stick clocks' to mark its path, through present-day quartz and atomic clocks. The colorful...

Learn what you can do to clean up the environment.

This poetic anthology will captivate the imaginations of many readers. Gerardo Diego uses his remarkable talent to explore the elements of everyday life, making the familiar beautiful and moving.

Children will love seeing how a young boy named Henry finds happiness and friendship with a big dog named Mudge.

The acclaimed poet Juan Felipe Herrera grew up as a migrant farm worker. This beautifully illustrated book, rich in culture and realistic in detail, relates the inspirational story of his childhood and the closeness of a loving Latino family.

Gilbert and Monica live above their grandparents' bakery where the scent of freshly baked bread greets them each morning. This brightly illustrated story depicts the warmth of a special family as they work together to prepare bread for the feast of the...

Little Oscar is terrified each time he has to go to the mailbox down the block, which is shaped like a lion with a big mouth that gobbles up letters. He is convinced that the lion tried to bite him once, so he decides to feed it candies to appease it...

In this highly imaginative story, Pedro meets a new friend at school who happens to be a flying bull, but no one in his family believes him. To prove that he is not lying, he invites his new friend over for dinner, and while the family is eating, the...

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 gentle and uplifting story of coming to America, young Danilito and his parents leave their Caribbean home for New York City. At first Danilito feels out of place because he can't speak English and has no friends, but things start falling into...

After her grandmother dies, a young girl must leave her home in the country and go to the city, where she will struggle to survive along with other homeless children. Remembering her grandmother's advice, she teaches the others how to plant seeds to grow...

When Alexander Wolf is framed, he seeks justice and tells his own version of The Three Little Pigs. Children will love this amusing rendition of the classic fairy tale.

Feeling very grown up after helping to make the tamales for Christmas, María decides to put on her mother's lipstick and perfume, and even dares to try on her diamond ring. When the plate is piled high with tamales, María realizes that the ring is...

This Cinderella story is set in Africa and tells of two sisters, spiteful Manyara and considerate Nyasha, and the young king who is searching for a bride. Stunning paintings are full of light and inspiration, and add infinitely to this story in which...

Readers take a trip to a Mexican market where they can compare, weigh, count, and learn about Mexican culture and customs. From bunches of hanging bananas to braids of garlic, this market is full of fun and surprises. A set of special questions at the...