PreK-8

Some people wish time would go by faster, but what would happen if it slowed down? In this picture book, a young girl discovers the beauty in enjoying every moment in her life and in nature.

Pedro drives his family crazy with his picky eating. His father warns him that if he does not eat his soup, he will get visited by a scary witch named Lardhorn. When she shows up, the clever boy finds a way to get rid of her once and for all.

Once upon a time there was a bear that had everything he wanted: friends, food, and a nice home. That all changed the day he found a book. After reading it, he wanted to get his paws on more. He took a trip to the city, but each place he entered told...

Gloriana is nervous about starting a new school where everyone speaks English. Her grandmother shares memories of the Dominican Republic to calm her down. This gives her the courage that she needs.

The city can be overwhelming with its crowds, sounds, and fast pace. This picture book teaches children where they can find peace and quiet. Mindfulness activities are included.

Artists find inspiration in many places. A trip to the heart of Africa, with its multi-hued land, colors, flavors, and secrets, changed the author/illustrator's outlook and had a great impact on his creative expression.

Noa is a girl with an amazing imagination. She is always accompanied by Mr. Pocket, her imaginary friend. Her teacher contacts Noa's father to tell him that Mr. Pocket distracts her in class. After a trip to a specialist and an amazing adventure,...

Eloisa loves music, but her parents are too poor to buy a radio. She sits by her window to hear songs coming from her neighbor's house. This picture book captures the power of music to unite and heal. Information on Cuban instruments is presented at...

Night after night, a young girl watches her mami set up a cot in the living room for guests in their Washington Heights apartment. She resents that they get the entire living room with a view of the George Washington Bridge, while she gets is a tiny...

Two titans of Colombian children's literature have adapted Aesop's classic fable. Children will love seeing how friendship blossomed between Lion and Mouse.

Max's grandmother only speaks Spanish, but Max refuses to speak it because he cannot pronounce the double r. Lorito, his grandmother's parrot, translates the family's traditional recipes for Max so the two can cook together. One day, Lorito disappears...

Mia and her mother move from an apartment to a house of their very own. There is a mango tree in their yard. When it yields a bumper crop, they come up with a plan for the excess fruit that makes their new place really feel like home.

Nina is picky and only eats a few things. See what happens when she starts school and is introduced to new, healthy foods in the cafeteria.

Pura's abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows ¡Qui-qui-ri-quí! for Señor Gallo, Booms Borom, Borom for Señor Zapo, and tells of a beautiful cockroach who loves a mouse. Pura clings to these stories like coquíes cling to green leaves. When Pura...

A young boy walks into the kitchen and finds his mother crying. She is upset because she read a story about name calling and prejudice. The child starts listing positive examples about kindness and convinces her that love is still winning over hate.

Grandma misses the ocean in Puerto Rico. On Saturdays, she visits the Hudson River in Harlem with her granddaughter. Together, they celebrate the river that brought so many people to a new land.

Bear is sad because the other animals think he is bad due to his size. His human friend Coco offers to help. After sharing her grandmother's wise words about sharing kindness and bringing some light, they decide to bake cookies and make lanterns. When...

Manny and his father come from a long line of gardeners. Manny wishes that the apartment building where he lives had a yard full of flowers and trees. One day, Manny asks for a plant of his own. Taking care of it is not as easy as he thought, but...

Inspired by Luis Soriano Bohórquez in Colombia, this book captures one girl's love for reading and the power of a good book. One morning, Ana awakens to the sound of donkeys approaching. She discovers they are carrying books. The Biblioburro has...

This colorful book introduces children to 13 special days from cultures all over the world. They include Kodomo no Hi in Japan, Inti Raymi in Peru, Passover in the United States, and Diwali in India. The holidays are explained in more detail at the end.

Tired of being idle, a young princess decides to find a suitable pair of feet. Feet of all kinds come to her door--big and small, smelly and elegant. Just when she is convinced that she will never find the right pair, the perfect feet appear at her...

This delightful picture book captures children's fascination with dinosaurs. An older brother tells his baby sister all about these amazing prehistoric animals after a trip to the museum. Interesting facts about dinosaurs are presented at the end of...

Ana is super excited. Her grandmother is coming to live with her and her mother. Surely, she will let her do all the things that Senora Mimi doesn't. When Ana thinks about the fun thing she does with Senora Mimi, she realizes that she might not be...

Braulio picks on a different person every day. No one stands up to him until a new student comes to school. This picture book teaches children that bullies are frequently bullied themselves.

Ramon is a good little mouse, but today he woke up feeling quite contrary. He refuses to listen to his mother or straighten up his toys. How will she get him to behave again?

After a fun Halloween party at school, Camila goes to her friend Mia's house where she learns about the Day of the Dead. This book shows the importance of honoring traditions.

Musi loves to share his happiness with everyone. One day, however, he seems different. His friends realize he has lost his happiness and decide to help him get it back.

Can you imagine a time when the land and the sky belonged to the butterflies? For her birthday, a young girl and her mother create paper butterflies to decorate the backyard. When a strong rainstorm appears to ruin her plans, she soon witnesses...

Did you know that the famous Mexican jumping bean is not even a bean? Iit's a home and food source for a caterpillar. This poetic look at the life cycle of the bean also reinforces young children's counting abilities.

Miguel's life was perfect until he opened an umbrella in his house. His grandmother tells him Mala Suerte is their own luck.

Ray is a lightbulb in a storage room. He spends his time counting objects. One day, something changes. He goes on a trip with his family to illuminate a lantern. After seeing the sun and the great outdoors, Ray's perspective changes completely.

Pablo wants to be an artist when he grows up. His younger sister Greta asks him what an artist is. This picture book, with its innovative illustrations, teaches children about art and the creative process.

This moving story conveys a little boy's experiences after his grandfather suffers a stroke. Expressive illustrations capture the warmth and love exchanged between the two as the grandfather learns to walk again with the help of his grandson.

After saving his allowance, a boy goes shopping. He enters many stores unsure of what he wants to buy. After an unfortunate mishap, he ends up in the Smile Shop, where he learns a very important lesson.

The classic fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea is given a delightful Peruvian twist. Its rhyming text makes it an ideal read-aloud.

This oversized picture book presents thirteen scenarios that teach children about empathy. Follow a group of siblings and friends as they help one another, stand up to bullies, confront fears, and much more.

In a picture book that many children will be able to identify with, a young mouse named Ramon fears many things: the dark, bullies, swimming, thunder, and being separated from his mother. Luckily, she is always able to make him feel better.

Buzz is a little worried about learning about insects, but Fly Guy teaches him and readers how fascinating they can be.

Why did the old lady swallow a dragon, princess, castle, moat, mermaid, and book? The reason will delight you in this cumulative story.

Ramon tells many lies about things like brushing his teeth and taking a jar of jam without asking. When he tells the truth about not breaking a statue, his parents don't believe him! This picture book teaches children the importance of honesty.