PreK-8

One rainy day prompts two children to question where raindrops come from. Join them as they discover the different stages of the water cycle.

How can a tadpole turn into a frog? Discover another one of nature's miracles as this book illustrates the life cycle of frogs, starting from eggs and tadpoles.

This lively novel by acclaimed author Pam Muñoz Ryan combines biography and magical realism. It is about the early life of Chilean writer Pablo Neruda.

Young readers will truly enjoy submerging themselves in one of Homer's ancient Greek epic poems which centers on the Greek hero Ulysses and his 10-year journey home following the fall of Troy. Retold in simple prose with accompanying illustrations, this...

During his school vacation, Felipe helps out his father in the pharmacy and meets the creepy customers ranging from werewolves to witches!

This easy-to-read biography on Thomas Jefferson serves as a wonderful introduction to the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence.

In this poetic story, masterfully illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen-award winning artist Robert Ingpen, a little girl thinks of her homeland as she crosses the rough ocean toward and new life and liberty. It's a wonderful testament to imagination...

In this wonderful, bilingual tribute to grandmothers, José has to make some changes when his grandmother moves in, but he realizes how much happiness and life she breathes into his home. The warmth of this tale radiates in both languages.

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.

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.

Simon is a cheerful and imaginative child who has a tendency to be absent-minded and, occasionally, downright mischievous. Children will love reading about Simon's antics, as he turns a normal school year into a whirlwind of comical mishaps.

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?

In this wonderful story about diversity, a white rabbit falls in love with a black girl and longs to have beautiful dark skin like hers.

Every year, on November 2nd, Grandma comes and teaches all about the Day of the Dead. Through her stories, we learn the importance of this Mexican holiday, and about the traditions that make the day special, from making altars for our deceased loved...

In this poetry collection, the author pays homage to beloved characters found in fairy tales and classic works of literature as well as their authors. These poems serve as an excellent vehicle for discussing universal themes such as the passage of time,...

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.

When Mouse Pérez (the Tooth Fairy of the Spanish-speaking world) gives a mouthful of teeth to a meow-less cat, both cat and mouse learn to reconcile their differences, making this a useful lead-in for discussing concepts of accepting others and...

After 14 years of providing youth with literature and a place to read, the war in Iraq has destroyed the local library in Basra. The true account of Alia Muhammad Baker, the librarian in Basra, tells us how she attempts to save the library, while...

When most people think of the world's deadliest animals, they think of lions and sharks. This book shows readers that they can be found in all sizes throughout the animal kingdom, including mosquitoes, elephants, bees, and snakes.

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...

Penned with her son, award-winning writer Alma Flor Ada presents a thought-provoking novel about two girls and their search for identity. Margie considers herself to be 100% American. That belief gets challenged when her cousin Lupe comes from Mexico...

This well-illustrated edition captures the drama of the Latin American legend of a young mother so distraught by her husband's rejection of her that she drowns her offspring in the river. Realizing what she has done, she tries to save them, but it’s too...

In many remote areas of the world, there are no library buildings. Instead, books are delivered in unusual ways: by bus, boat, elephant, donkey, camel, train, even by wheelbarrow. This intriguing photo essay is a celebration of books, readers, and...

One day, while visiting the tallest building in her town, Paula falls asleep on a passing cloud, and when she wakes up she finds herself in New York City. As she tries to find her way home she manages to take in the sites of the Big Apple and enjoy the...

Lectorum is proud to publish this stunning rebus book that provides a fun way to introduce young children to Juan Ramón Jiménez and his classic Platero y yo. A vocabulary key to all the substituted words appears at the back of the book.

This book shows children how animal dads help take care of their young.

In March 2000, a suitcase arrived at a children's Holocaust education center in Tokyo, Japan. On the outside, appeared the words: Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, and Waisenkind-the German word for orphan. In a suspenseful journey, Fumiko Ishioka, the center's...

On a remote California island in 1835, a young Native American girl is accidentally left behind by her fleeing tribe. For 18 years she lives there alone. This is Scott O'Dell's extraordinary recreation of a true story.

All of Magali's friends at school know exactly what they want to be when they grow up--astronauts, singers, baseball players--but Magali doesn't have a clue. During the Christmas break, everything changes when her sister comes to visit from New York. ...

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...

Ana Rosa lives with her family in a poor coastal community in the Dominican Republic, where paper is a luxury and she alone understands her need to write down her thoughts and feelings. As developers plan to raze the neighborhood and construct a resort,...

This remarkable collection encourages readers to stay on their toes. Rhythm and imagination are combined to create humorous, surprising imagery including a cricket that sings to the moon, and a toy soldier who watches television. Word play and sound...

Through photographs and clearly worded text, this book introduces the basic principles of temperature. It contains age-appropriate, simple experiments for hands-on learning.

This edition of a true classic offers a refreshing translation accompanied by wonderful illustrations. All the other bulls want to run and jump and butt their heads together, but Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. This bestselling...

A young newcomer to the United States shares her thoughts and feelings about her new home in comparison to her native country. Although it takes time to adjust to certain things, once she and her mom can get their own apartment, her new country begins to...

When Chato learns that his friend Novio Boy has never had a birthday party, Chato decides to throw him one. Chato is sure that he's thought of everything, but when it comes time for the party, he realizes that he's forgotten the most important thing of...

Maggie's first attempt at cursive writing earns her the name Muggie Maggie because she can't make the 'a' correctly, so she vows never to read or write in cursive again. After all, she can always use the computer. Will Maggie really go on printing her...