PreK-8

As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a hot summer's...

Growing up in a small village in Kenya, Wangari is accustomed to being surrounded by lush green lands. Wangari leaves Kenya, and upon her return, is alarmed at the rapid deforestation taking over her small village. She begins planting trees and...

Fourteen children in this book all want to be President of the United States and they discuss their finest qualities just like candidates. It is a wonderful introduction to the electoral process.

Being the new student at school is never easy--even more so if you're new to the country and community. On her birthday Yoon's mother gives her a very special jade bracelet, and in efforts to make new friends, Yoon let's a mean-spirited girl borrow it...

In an age-appropriate manner, this book examines the issue of racism and helps children explore their fears, worries, and questions about this complex topic. A guide for using this book is provided.

When Lilly's teacher tells the class he is getting married, Lilly dreams of being the maid of honor. Luckily her kind-hearted teacher devises a clever solution so the big day is a happy occasion for everyone.

In just 24 pages, this book explains the water cycle and water's importance to all living things.

In this humorous early chapter book, a little boy convinces everyone that flies make great pets.

A little girl shares her love of her country and her dreams for peace in this touching picture book.

Mara's classmates innocently joke around about her big ears and other things, but her mother makes her realize how special she is. With its unique artwork and positive message, this book will boost all children's self-esteem.

Spanish and English readers alike will enjoy learning about the traditional Latin American celebration of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. A young girl celebrates her grandfather's spirit by creating an altar and adorning it with his favorite...

Travel deep inside the rain forest and discover the millions of plants and animals found there. This book uses 244 words, making it ideal for high/low collections.

Have you ever seen a coral reef? This book takes you underwater to learn all about them. The text contains 221 words, making it ideal for reluctant readers.

Discover how turtles hatch and grow in just 167 words!

Did you know that ladybugs do not have black spots when they're born? In fact, they look completely different from their adult counterparts. Discover the life cycle of this popular bug, told in just 236 words.

With up-close color photography and 166 carefully chosen words, this book teaches children about the life cycle of spiders.

Discover the life cycle of a shark through photographs and clear text. The number of words is just 182, making it ideal for emergent readers.

Have you ever seen a tadpole? This book shows children how tadpoles hatch and become frogs through a clever combination of photographs and just 201 words.

Pam Zollman teaches children about the life cycle of a chicken in just 168 words.

A perfect combination of photos and text show children how bear cubs grow up. The life cycle is explained in 205 words.

Which sea creature is born underwater and weigh 60 to 70 pounds upon birth--the manatee. This book uses 244 words to introduce their life cycle.

Amber Brown has just stared second grade. She loves it, but she is incapable of following one of the rules: keeping her desk neat. Will she be able to get a prize from the desk fairy?

Fly with Granny on her magic carpet and learn how to count to ten while journeying through the world's marketplaces and acquiring masks in Mexico, kites in Japan, llamas in Peru, and so much more. A map at the end of the book shows children where the...

Danny's visit to a museum results in a fun-filled day when an amiable dinosaur joins him for the afternoon. This endearing story has delighted young readers for decades.

This book teaches children that the United States is bordered by two neighboring countries: Mexico and Canada.

Ideal for read-alouds, this rhyming picture book introduces children to a princess who is bored with her royal life and sets out for true adventure as a pirate and a knight!

A strict librarian learns that sometimes rules must be broken in this uplifting tribute to libraries. When a lion comes to story hour, Miss Merriweather decides that he can stay so long as he observes the rules. However, when faced with an emergency, the...

Owen loves his yellow blanket, Fuzzy, and he takes it everywhere. When he is about to start school, a neighbor offers advice to Owen's parents about how to get rid of Fuzzy. But Owen foils each attempt. Young children will certainly identify with Owen's...

Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky. The rhythmic text and delightful artwork ensure story time success. Children will love Kitten's quest and...

One rainy afternoon, the Cat in the Hat comes to visit and wreaks his special kind of havoc. The rhyme of the translation captures the magic of the original.

Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors on this vibrant holiday. They offer marigolds, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. Finally, after...

The little pig from If You Give a Pig a Pancake is back, and she’s ready to celebrate! Now she wants to throw a party, and of course, that means balloons, decorating, dressing up, and inviting friends. Children will delight in the return of this beloved...

A lively group of Maasai children takes readers on a trek across the grasslands of Tanzania as they count African wildlife in Spanish and Swahili. Accompanying this vibrantly illustrated counting book is a map of the country with interesting facts about...

Sarah Jane Hartwell is nervous about starting at a new school. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, she reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition.

After an awful mishap, Nadarín is left wandering the sea alone. He discovers the wonders of the ocean and a new school of friends. Nadarín teaches his new friends that with a little creativity and some hard work they can overcome their fears.

Winter is near and all the field mice are busy preparing and gathering food for the cold months ahead--all except for Frederick. Always the daydreamer, Frederick is preparing a small surprise that will warm the hearts and feed the spirits of his fellow...

Mr. Bird loves his nest, but Mrs. Bird is ready for something new. So they set off in search of the perfect home. The hunt will prove to be harder than they ever imagined.

The cat, pilot, rock, and mommy have his or her own answer to the big question. This book teaches children that we all have a reason to be on this Earth and encourages them to come up with a new one everyday.

Although she lives in a house full of avid readers, Meena hates books. One day, she upsets a tall pile of children's books, and from the pages tumbles an incredible assortment of characters: princesses, fairies, frogs, and rabbits. None of them knows...

This Christmas our young narrator is not taking any chances. He describes, in detail, the present he'd like Santa to bring him. When the penguin named Osbert that he asked for arrives, the little boy finds it’s not a perfect match. Eventually Osbert...