PreK-8

Despite the introduction of the new gas and diesel-engine machines, Mike Mulligan remains loyal to his dear steam shovel, Mary Anne. This beloved story has delighted generations of readers with its spirit, drama, and surprising, uplifting ending.

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...

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.

When Moncho gets angry, he throws terrible fits. His parents, classmates, and teachers decide to give him a taste of his own medicine. His grandmother helps him see the error of his ways.

This book presents six fun short stories in different formats: rebus, text, and downloadable song for singing. All three ways will help children increase their vocabulary and joy of reading.

A big storm is approaching. Pepe Pom, the apple tree gnome, climbs up high in the branches to warn his friend Alberto, the elderly crow. He ends up inviting Alberto and other animals that live in the tree to wait out the storm in his dry, cozy home.

El Gallinero is one of the slums in Madrid. This book shows readers what life is like for the people that live there. Despite the conditions, the children in this book continue to play, hope, and dream.

In this colorful, small-size, rhyming picture book, Emperor Moctezuma is in a foul mood. What could possibly cheer him up? This book contains a glossary and introduces readers to the ancient Mexican drink called xocoatl.

Multiple award-winning artist John Parra has written--and illustrated--his debut picture book based on his own life. As he companies his father on his job as a landscape artist, a boy learns how to hone his own artistic skills.

A little girl named Alice and her cat rest under a tree. Alice falls asleep and dreams that she is a cat. When she follows a white mouse, she ends up in Wondermeowland. Children and adults alike will like this furry twist to the classic tale.

Ines brings home two fish that she captures at the beach. Her parents tell her she should return them to the ocean. That night, she has a dream that transports her underwater, where she learns the importance of maintaining that ecosystem and the need...

Elfie is sad because everyone is scared of her no matter what she tries. Will she ever find a friend to play with?

While playing at the beach, two girls remember their faraway homeland. Later that night, they dream about taking a long trip to the country where they were both born.

There is power in your voice. Use it to help others or just give thanks. We all deserve to be heard.

From the team that brought you Last Stop on Market Street comes this story about hope and family. It's Carmela's birthday and she is finally old enough to accompany her brother into town. She finds a dandelion growing in the pavement. Her brother...

Ideal for beginning readers, these six short stories feature a friendly bear named Bjorn who lives in the forest. Children will enjoy seeing him interact with his friends.

Caribbean music is rhythmic and full of life. This vibrantly illustrated book presents eight famous songs from various genres including cumbias, merengue, and guaracha. The different musical styles are explained at the end of the book.

A young boy, who has always wanted a pet but is allergic to cats and dogs, receives a fortune cookie with a message about a dinosaur. He takes it has a sign that he will have a dinosaur as a pet. Could he be right?

This illustrated book introduces children to all the mighty things tugboats can do.

Since she was a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved letting her hands dance across her piano. A revolution in Venezuela forced her family to move to the United States. She felt out of place and the Civil War was raging. Despite all this, she continued...

Jabari has passed his swimming test and now he is allowed to use the diving board. Apprehensive at first, he finds his inner strength, jumps, and makes a huge splash!

A young boy's summer is ruined when a new kid in town becomes his number one enemy. Luckily the boy's father has a recipe for enemy pie that will save the day. Enemy pie only works if the two enemies spend the whole day together. Along the way they...

Quog and Oort are on their way to Kevin’s birthday party when their spaceship crashes. How will they fix it when they don't have hands? You can help! This book offers a humorous, clever way to teach children about the muscles, bones, and nerves in...

This illustrated book introduces children to baby animals that live in the Americas. They include raccoons, toucans, sloths, and prairie dogs.

Children will enjoy learning about the baby animals that call Australia home. They include kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils

This uplifting picture book contains two motivating stories. The first one encourages children to read, even if they struggle at first. The second one inspires children to write, be it a story, a diary, song, poem or even an electronic message.

If you know your numbers, then you will love this book. You will find many things to count, including whales, flies, and trumpets. There is just one catch: you can only count to one. Don't even bother thinking of anything higher!

In this tender picture book, a grandfather shows his granddaughter how to appreciate the beauty in the smallest of things. Year after year, their bond grows closer. When the grandfather begins to show signs of dementia, the roles get reversed.

Children will love boogieing through the rhyming verses in this book as they guess the different jungle animals being talked about.

The label on crayon clearly says red, but it actually colors blue. Everyone has an opinion and tries to fix her. Luckily a new friend helps her and others realize her true identity.

Supermouse is so busy fighting crime that he decides he could use a little help, especially since a cheese-filled volcano is about to erupt. Will his special league save the day? This picture book is full of lift-the-flaps, peek-through pages, and...

A little girl asks her mother what is the color violet like. The poetic response will awaken all of the child's senses.

A little girl asks her mother what is the color white like. The poetic response will awaken all of the child's senses.

Brothers and sisters play together, fight together, cry together, and laugh together. No matter what their differences are, they always love each other.

Be a tree! Raise your arms to the sun and plant roots. Together we are strong. Together we are a forest. This inspirational picture book contains an informational section on helping the environment and the anatomy of trees.

One day, the wind finds a lost letter. The rain had washed away the address of the sender and the person it was sent to. After opening the envelope and discovering that the letter simply says 'I love you,' the wind decides to deliver it to the ornery...

The mother in this delightful picture book is always in a hurry and she wants to find a way to get everywhere faster. Sometimes, though, you have to be careful what you wish for…