PreK-8

Something stinks! What on Earth is his father cooking? Martin learns that he should try foods before he decides he doesn't like them.

Lía is excited to leave her parents' farm for the first time and visit her cousin in the big city. When she arrives, she discovers the city is so filled with smog, she cannot see her beloved stars. The two kids launch a campaign to clean up the...

While Milo and his sister ride a NYC subway train to visit their mother in jail, Milo looks at his fellow passengers and imagines what their lives are like. He draws his ideas as he moves from station to station.

This picture book teaches children the importance of not judging people before you get to know them. In one neighborhood, no one talks to anyone due to preconceived notions. One day, thanks to a minor mishap, the neighbors finally meet each other and...

Amelia Bedelia has been gently adapted to retain all the wonderful humor and silliness of the original edition, this Spanish translation will make readers laugh out loud.

A little girl goes to the animal shelter looking for a dog. The director tries to get her to adopt different species. Will she finally get the pet she desires?

While Buzz is at school, Fly Guy goes in search of food. He eats some strange-smelling trash and becomes 50-feet tall! Buzz sets out to get his friend some help.

Julie spends her days alone at home, sewing a beautiful party dress that, because she gets easily lost in thought, she never finishes. This happens year after year until she decides it's time for a change.

Large cities can be overwhelming. They can make you feel small. Named one of 2019's the best picture books by the New York Times, this story will appeal to anyone who has ever felt lost.

Maria does not want to wash her hands. Her parents teach her that good hygiene is very important to help her from getting sick. This book contains a catchy song that explains the proper way to wash your hands.

A dog lists all the things he sees outside, but he gets most excited by the squirrel!

Duck heads over to Bear's house and discovers he has gone fishing for a week? What will he do without his neighbor?

Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was a fierce advocate of literacy and bilingual education. This illustrated biography introduces children to a truly remarkable woman.

While on his first hunting trip with his father, the ice that Lars, the little polar bear, is sleeping on breaks off and he floats to a much warmer climate. Luckily he befriends a playful hippo that helps him find a way back home.

Alma Flor Ada and her daughter present a poetic tribute to the Yuba River. The poems, which are presented in alphabetical order, capture the natural beauty of the water and all that surrounds it.

The five elephants in this story love fruit. When they spot a tree they have never seen before, they all want its fruit for themselves. They end up learning to share the hard way.

The Tooth Mouse has lost his tooth and he cannot find his cousin to help him. A little boy decides to lend a hand.

In this rhyming tale, a lion, a dog, and a tiger perform amazing feats while balancing apples on their heads.

A brother and sister are told they can only choose one pet. Will they be able to come to an agreement?

In this classic children's story, Sam-I-Am is determined to make a friend eat a plate of green eggs and ham.

Duck has to do all the work because the farmer is super lazy. The other animals grow tired of his attitude and decide to do something about it.

Keep playing video games; it doesn't matter if the food gets cold. Don't ruin a tissue; use your sleeve. Don't clean your room; you'll never find anything. These are just some of the things that a mother would never say.

Ned was a pleasant boy who always said yes to everyone until, one day, he reached his limit. After that, it was no to everything until a lonely dragon asked him for something he could not turn down.

Rosie may be quiet at school, but at home, she's a brilliant inventor who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions she never had the chance to fly, Rosie starts building. ...

Every Sunday, Mrs. Badger climbs to the top of the mountain. One day, she is joined by Leo the cat and she teaches him a lot about nature and friendship.

From the moment he hatches, Cornelius is different from the other alligators. He even walks upright and sees things the other alligators cannot see. His friends do not appreciate his unique abilities, but, soon, big changes are in store along the...

Zog is the hardest working student in dragon school because he wants to earn a gold star. Although he has a little trouble learning to fly, breathe fire, and some other important tasks, once he meets Princess Pearl, things begin to look up.

Bruno loves bananas, but his fellow piranhas tell him that they don't like fruit. In this humorous picture book, they let him know what they prefer to eat.

Die-cuts in the artwork offer a textural, visual element to this classic tale.

Grandpa Bear wakes up early from hibernation. He cannot locate his secret. Mama Crow figures out what he is looking for. This picture book offers a wonderful opportunity to teach children about the seasons.

Two greedy squirrels learn to share the hard way in this hilarious, rhyming picture book.

This frightfully funny classic tells the story of three skeletons--a big skeleton, a little skeleton, and a dog skeleton--who venture out of their cellar one night to find someone to scare, only to find that everyone is in bed. Who will they scare now?

All the gifts are ready to be delivered in Mother Christmas's workshop when a sudden, strong wind mixes up all the addresses. Mother Christmas will have to come up with a solution quickly or no child will receive a present!

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...

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...

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.

There are seven floors in the building where the protagonist lives. As she passes by each door, she describes her diverse neighbors. It's a fun way to look at apartment life.

The Dream Monster waits patiently for Pedro to fall asleep, but the child is wide awake. Pedro suggests the monster tell him a story, but the monster only knows scary tales. Will that do the trick?

This book for beginning readers features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. It's the endearing story of a newly hatched bird that goes in search of his mother.

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...