PreK-8

This book introduces readers to truly inspirational people from a wide range of nationalities and ethnicities. They include Ramón Emeterio Betances, Fannie Lou Hammer, Maya Lin, Jamel Shabazz, and Madam C.J. Walker.

One day while walking in the forest, a young bear finds a scrap of an old letter. He is so curious about its mysterious marks that he searches for their source--a cabin in the woods. There he meets a young woman and is mesmerized by the sound of her...

Winter is coming. Mary's husband tells her to hurry. She chops wood, makes food, seals the drafts, and so much more. Readers will love seeing what she does when she reaches sheer exhaustion.

Cat explains why he likes different colors. The simple sentences make this book accessible to new readers.

In the in-between world, the living can mix with the dead. Visitors can confront their fears or visit a newly departed loved one. Skeletina will be your guide. The artwork is perfect for the Day of the Dead and all year round!

Martha the dog begins to speak one night after eating alphabet soup. Her family is amazed and overjoyed, but soon Martha's endless chattering and often inappropriate comments become a nuisance, and they tell her to shut up. Will Martha ever learn how and...

This bilingual poem invites everyone to a celebration of great food and friends. Under the desert moon, music is played, stories are told, and delicious food is served. The colorful illustrations of lizards, armadillos, birds, and fish complement the...

Three animal friends prepare pumpkin soup every night. The cat chops the pumpkin, the squirrel stirs the soup, and the duck adds the salt. Everyone is happy, until the duck decides he wants to stir the soup for a change. Warmly illustrated, this story...

This brilliantly illustrated, amusing tale of the Mallard family on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers, and is a favorite of millions of children and adults alike. Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings have been commemorated by a group of...

In this heartwarming sequel, Corduroy wants a pocket for his overalls. Surprisingly, he decides that the laundromat is the ideal place to find one!

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

A young boy roams happily through the city one warm summer day, practicing his whistle. He wants to be able to whistle for his dog, Willie, and at last, he succeeds!

This lovely story, taken from The House on Mango Street, comes to life in the rich, colorful illustrations of this picture book. With beautiful, simple prose, the author evokes feelings of familial love and tenderness, as she describes the look and scent...

In her bright and colorful style, Ruth Heller explains that chickens are not the only animals that hatch from eggs. Readers will be delighted by the vibrant illustrations and lively text of this informative, engaging book.

This teacher's guide enables instructors to help children further solidify their reading skills.

Margaret speaks only English, while Margarita speaks only Spanish. When they meet at the park, they become friends and teach each other how to speak their languages. This delightful bilingual book is ideal for children who are learning either language.

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him to sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. At other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or...

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.

Children will learn different aspects of friendship as they read about the adventures of George and Martha, two adorable hippos. The five funny scenarios in this book teach about everything from respecting one's privacy to consoling someone who is sad...

Lost at sea, a mouse named Amos is carried to safety by Boris, a huge whale. Years later, Amos is able to return the favor when a strong hurricane washes Boris ashore where Amos lives.

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.