PreK-8

A wonderful collection of poetry from the Americas and Spain, Arco iris de poesía will spark young readers' interest in major authors, while entertaining them with its absolutely delightful illustrations. Several poets include Federico García Lorca...

Matt de la Peña and Loren Long have done the seemingly impossible. They have captured the beauty and essence of love in this picture book. They let readers know that love is all around them in its limitless forms.

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...

Martin and his teddy bear, Luis, are inseparable. One day, the boy realizes that his beloved pal is sad. When he asks him why, Luis answers that he didn't think Martin would accept him if he knew that he wanted to be called Luisa. This book offers a...

Based on the author's life, this book embodies the immigrant experience. A mother and her son move to the United States, where they do not speak the language. They feel out of place until they discover the public library, and a whole new world of...

A storm is approaching and all the animals hunker down in their homes. Two bears knock on various doors asking for help, but are turned away. Undeterred, they keep going and end up repaying an unexpected kindness.

This book explains how different family members are related in a very visual way.

There are many kinds of friends including invisible ones, family members, pets, pen pals you have never met, and best friends. This book celebrates the special bond in all its diversity.

When Malala was a little girl, she wanted to have a magic pencil to create things that would make people happy and erase the things that were unpleasant. Later on, the fearless girl learned that a pencil does not have to be magic to change the world. ...

Leonard is not your typical lion. He is not ferocious and he likes to write poetry. With the help of a new friend, he shows the other kings of the jungle that everyone is an individual.

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...

The other animals make fun of Oscar's hairless tail, but his family tells him why he should be proud of it.

A little girl talks about the different ways her heart feels depending on the emotions she is experiencing. The cut-outs in the artwork will help children visualize the changes in her moods.

A little boy discovers that if you give a mouse a cookie, he will want a glass of milk, then a straw, and then a mirror to see if he has a milk mustache, and so on. Children will delight in the simple yet captivating story and charming illustrations.

Lola and her grandmother have a special bond. When her grandmother develops Alzheimer's, Lola does everything to make sure she is happy.

Learn all about basketball in a fun way, including how to play, famous athletes, and much more.

Based on a true story, Luis does not like sad stories. He looks forward to every Monday when the book bus visits his Honduran village. The stories bring color and joy to everyone. Information on the actual book bus and non-profit organization that...

Duna is very happy when Lucas moves next door. They even have the same last name! Lucas does not share her feelings and does not want to be her friend. He even builds a wall out of cardboard boxes to keep her away. The little girl is this story will...

It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus prepares for a fun adventure. He heads outside, but soon he begins to worry if he brought enough food and water. When a lizard tells him a big storm is coming, he really gets anxious. He remembers his mother's...

Out of the 13,025 eggs laid that year, Renato Nicanor's is the only one with green and purple Polka dots. When he hatches, his first word is ole. In Spanish, the word for flamingo is flamenco, just like the dance. This leads to a few misunderstandings...

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...

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?

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.

Matías tries to figure out what color the sky is, but he has a hard time since it is always changing. His friend Penélope helps him by comparing the sky's various hues to familiar things around them.

Matías has a new pencil, and he sets out to draw a picture of the sun. After several attempts, he is finally satisfied, but when his friends see his drawings, they each see different things in them.

In these five short stories for beginning readers, Arnold Lobel's endearing character explores his feelings as well as the world around him. He invites the winter into his house, discovers some strange lumps in his bed, makes tear-water tea, discovers he...

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 five poems featured in this exuberant book represent a poetic salute to nature. Each one is filled with the names of exotic tropical fruit, flowers, and plants. Music is offered to accompany each poem.

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.