PreK-8

A little boy shares how special he feels because of the love in his family's arms.

We all have bellies, and they come in all shapes and sizes. The little boy in this touching picture book shares why his mother's panza is his favorite, special place.

Some people dream of perfect waves, luxurious castles or flying a plane while others dream of having a friend or enough to eat. What about young Miguel? While he works with his grandfather under the hot Oaxaca sun selling coconuts and dream catchers,...

In this rhyming story, a young girl is determined to prove that unicorns exist after her brother tells her they don’t.

Lia loves mysteries, but her twin brother doesn't. When they are sent a puzzle with a secret message, they will have to piece together the clues. This book offers a fun way to teach children about spatial relations.

In this beautifully illustrated book, a son pays homage to his father, who toils in the fields to make a better life for his family.

Mother has just finished baking cookies for her two children when the doorbell rings. Who can it be? With every ring of the doorbell, the two children learn more about division and sharing.

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...

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!

While Mama and baby are not doing anything, the doorbell rings. Who could it be? All the relatives come over and want to see the precious child. Readers will be delighted to see that there is another, surprising reason that the family comes to visit.

With eight kids and somewhat extravagant parents, the Numerozzis are not your typical family. Readers will have a good laugh as they wach them prepare to leave the house in the morning.

Zuri's hair sometimes has a mind of its own, but today she needs a special look. After a few missteps, her father comes up with the perfect style. This book encourages children to express and celebrate themselves.

A little girl cannot sleep so she asks her dad to tell her the story from the other day. In each tale that he invents, the two imagine themselves as different animals. No matter the species, they are always together.

Nandi cannot sleep at Tindi's hut because she keeps hearing noises. Tindi thinks they are caused by members of her family. Who or what is responsible for the sounds?

Children will love this modern take on Little Red Riding Hood involving a boy named Tino who decides to bring a piece of his birthday cake to his ailing grandmother.

A little boy wants his grandfather to hurry up and get ready so they can play in the snow. He learns that some things are worth waiting for.

The Tooth Mouse only concerns himself with the teeth he finds under pillows. What happens to all the children who do not have their actual teeth to leave for him? Good thing his sister decides to champion this cause!

In his hilarious way, David Shannon captures what it's like to be the kid brother. David wants to do what his older sibling does, but first he will have to grow up a bit.

Join in the fun as a family goes apple picking.

People tend to fall into routines. One day, the little girl in this story decides to shake things up and do things differently.

It's Grandmother's birthday and Max and Ruby each make her a special cake. Naturally, when Max is involved, nothing goes as smoothly as his sister had planned.

Laura Herrera based this book on the English lullaby Hush, Baby, Hush, but she set it in her native Chile. A mother soothes her son to sleep in this rhythmic picture book.

Lola shares her love of books with her new baby brother. Good thing she has a story for every occasion because babies sure cry a lot!

Since today is Tino's grandfather's birthday, he undertakes the long journey to bring grandpa a delicious carrot cake, which they both share. Afterwards, grandfather lends Tino a bike so he can return home quickly. Includes educational games.

This book introduces children to different kinds of families, including divorced families, families with adopted children, and families with multiples.

In a story many children will relate to, Chiquiro is in a hurry to be big, but his grandparents know just the things to say and do.

Everybody loves a birthday party, and there's a lot to enjoy at Papa Luis' fiesta! The children excitedly count the candy that will fill the piñata. The nieces bring the candles for the birthday cake that Mama Marta baked. Family and friends begin to...

Make a cradle for a baby. Use it as a superhero's cape. warm yourself on a cool night. There are so many things you can do with a rebozo. Through the eyes of a young girl, readers are introduced to the traditional shawl found in many Mexican and Mexican...

In this humorous tale of jealousy and brotherly love, Lilly's attitude toward her baby brother Julius creates quite a stir at home. Her parents try to reason with her, but she won't change her mind until her cousin says that Julius is ugly. This prompts...

Olivia is excited about seeing the summer fireworks display, and especially about hearing the band. But when she finds out there isn't going to be a band, she decides to form her own. She has no instruments, but pots and pans and other household items...

Jonathan has a very unusual dog. It likes to go to the park, watch TV, and eat toast crumbs. It also happens to be invisible. His big sister Elizabeth says Dog isn't real, but Jonathan and Grandma know better... This story about imagination and sharing...

Chrysanthemum takes pride in her name, but she stops liking it after her classmates make fun of it. Things begin to change, however, when she meets her new music teacher, who makes her feel proud of her special name once again.