PreK-8

Long live Superworm! She is fun, brave, and helpful. When the evil Lizard Wizard hears about her abilities, he kidnaps her to look for treasure. All her friends band together to save her.

A wolf shows up in Bunnyville looking for rabbits. Is he hungry and looking for a meal? In this humorous picture book, a bunny tries to convince him to look elsewhere until he discovers the wolf's motive.

Who doesn't remember the sheer joy of carefree, childhood summertime days? Jacqueline Woodson captures the fun, freedom, and togetherness in a Brooklyn neighborhood after the school year ends.

It's time for school and there is a lot to do! Spend a busy day with Stanley as he reads stories, gardens, paints, and much more.

Penelope the T-Rex is excited to start school. When she gets to her classroom, she discovers that her classmates are children. She wants to be their friends, but children are so delicious…

Rocio misses her grandmother in Central America when she moves with her family to the United States. When it’s Rocio's birthday, her grandmother sends her a box filled with special gifts and, of course, lots of love.

One sad, boring day, a brother and sister pay attention to their grandmother's advice to use their imaginations, lift their arms, close their eyes, take a deep breath, and create something. Soon, they begin to fly over the city and view things...

A young boy leaves his house early in the morning. He has to walk nine kilometers to get to school. That's over five and a half miles! Readers will notice illustrations of birds in the stunning artwork. Information about them can be found at the end...

A young girl lives on an island with her father, who is a knight. He leaves one day to face a giant who turns people to stone. When he does not return, she decides to go rescue him. She finds an ingenious way to do so.

Alika is sleeping in her mother's arms. She is happy because she was told that, when she wakes up, her mother would give her what they both have been wanting for a long time. What could it be? This picture book offers a very subtle way of teaching...

Nell goes everywhere with her Pirate Manual. The captain does not like books. Little does he know that Nell's manual will end up saving his life! This story, which is filled with adventure, shows children that books are true treasures.

Aaron loves stories and would love to write them one day, but he has trouble reading. When his second grade teacher asks the class to write a story that would move the class, he has a very hard time. He realizes that he can use his artistic talent to...

Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. She always wanted to learn how to read. After the Emancipation Proclamation, she was too busy working to fulfill her dream. In 1963, she signed up for literacy classes. She learned how to read at the age of...

When Snaffle arrives in the city, he wants to make friends, but everyone is busy with their screens. He finds a way to make them disappear...he eats them! This rhyming picture book will make both young and old think about the amount of time we spend...

When Arthur's mother tells him he can't stay up late to watch a movie, he throws a monumental tantrum. Kitamura's marvelous illustrations transform Arthur's anger into a thunderstorm, a hurricane, and even an earthquake, until the boy realizes that he...

This fresh adaptation of the Three Billy Goats Gruff promises to delight with its amusing illustrations. Young readers will learn about comparative sizes, as well as not to be afraid of bullies.

Camilla loves lima beans, but she never eats them because the other kids in her school don't like them. As a matter of fact, she is so worried about what other people think of her that she suddenly breaks out in stripes. This funny story teaches a lesson...

Hedgehog has been waiting all winter to give Turtle a hug. He can't find him anywhere. A wise owl tells him the longer the wait, the bigger the hug. He turns out to be right!

After a snack at Tiger's house, everyone has to pick up the containers and leftover food. Tiger doesn't know if he should put them in the same bag. Elephant, Crocodile, and Orangutan teach him about recycling.

It's super hot in the jungle and the four friends decide to take a dip. Tiger, Crocodile, and Orangutan quickly get in the water, but what's going on with Elephant? He finally tells them that he’s afraid because he does not know how to swim.

Orangutan has invited Crocodile, Elephant, and Tiger to a slumber party. When it comes time for bed, Orangutan wants to keep playing. Will his friends be able to convince him to go to sleep?

Crocodile is scared when he experiences his first loose tooth. He imagines it's the start of many terrible things. His friends reassure him that he has nothing to worry about.

One night, the fairy that lives under a little girl's bed asks the child to do her job tomorrow because she has a cold. The girl uses her ingenuity to be as helpful, generous, creative, inventive, friendly, magical, and attentive as the fairy.

Agatha is not happy about moving and changing schools. Accompanied by Mooncat, she learns to enjoy this new adventure.

A grandmother takes her grandchildren to her special garden where they learn about the healing powers and wonders of rocks.

Who wouldn't want a dragon for a pet? The child in this book describes what it's like living with one.

Sonya's father brings her three chicks, which she takes care of as if she were their mother. They grow up and thrive under her loving care. One night, a fox comes and takes one of her beloved chickens. She's brokenhearted, but her father comforts...

In this cumulative story, a garden bursts into life with the blossoming of a rose. Different types of flowers appear and soon insects and animals frolic among the plants.

Do you know where honey comes from? In this rhyming, informative picture book, a little boy explains how his grandfather takes care of bees. A recipe for his grandmother’s yummy apple honey muffins is included.

Every day, young Sonia's mother would ask her what she did that day to help others. This inspirational story will show readers what they can do to help in their community. They will learn that kindness is contagious and helping others makes the world a...

Smoot the shadow is bored. His boy never smiles or does anything crazy. Smoot longs to be free and, one day, his dream comes true! Soon, the lives of both Smoot and his boy are transformed for the better.

Michael Bond's beloved tale about a bear from Peru found in London's Paddington Station is presented in an irresistible, picture book format.

Children will love this version that begins with a very full wolf and ends with Little Red Riding Hood getting ready to visit Grandma.

One evening, high up in the sky, a snowflake is formed. Thrilled at first, he does not want to fall. Far below in the city, a girl named Noelle wonders if it will snow soon. She longs to have a Christmas tree like the one in the store window, but the...

Camilla Koffler was famous for her photographs of animals. She used her craft to create this picture book about two little bears who disobey their mother, wander off, and get lost. The use of photos instead of illustrations adds an innovative twist to...

In this rhyming tale, a little boy is very tired and he will not get out of bed. Children will love all the zany attempts to wake him up.

With the help of her pet and a couple of clues, a little girl figures out where to find her mother.

Hound does not like being left alone so he asks Oscar if he could go to work with him. Oscar says yes as long as he behaves. When Hound hears some screams and thinks Oscar needs help, the poor pooch ends up trapped on the witch's train!

Oscar the skeleton does not like dogs. He even hangs a sign on his door saying they are not allowed. In spite of this, Hound never seems to leave. The two end up becoming great friends and Oscar even teaches Hound how to read thanks to some delicious...

A young girl walks with her dog in the forest and observes the different animals as they get ready to sleep. Readers will learn a lot about the different species that live in the woods in a fun, lyrical way.