PreK-8

Since it is raining outside, Emma and her grandfather cannot go to the park to see the swans. Bored, she starts rummaging through a closet. Lo and behold, she finds an old violincello. She asks her grandfather to play it. The sweet melody awakens her...

A group of scientists comes from a distant planet to study life on Earth. They think the planet is beautiful but cannot understand the behavior of its inhabitants. Their observations will make readers contemplate the way we act.

There are so many species that we admire for their size, agility, swiftness, and other winning traits. In this book, Melissa Stewart celebrates the underdogs of the animal kingdom, including the slow Galapagos turtle, the stinky hoatzin, and the shy...

After a young boy gets confused by a map his mother drew him, he starts to imagine all different kinds of maps, including treasure maps, maps of the human body, maps of feelings, and so much more.

When Benjamin is born, he receives all kinds of gifts. His mother cannot understand why her mother-in-law gives him a pink suitcase. Much to her chagrin, it becomes his favorite possession. It accompanies him through the years to school and beyond. ...

Every year, across the nation, we celebrate Black History Month. Learn about the impressive life of Carter G. Woodson, founder of this important month-long event. He rose from poverty to become the first African American child of former slaves to...

Would you like to meet the most beloved doggie duet singers in the entire world? Mother and daughter Luna and Ranchera were born in the Wild West. Their lives were not always easy. Discover how they overcame hunger and achieved international fame.

This is the story of a young girl whose life is suddenly turned upside down. Once bombs start raining down, she flees with her family in rubber rafts. She makes it to the other side of the Mediterranean, but many refugees do not. A poignant note by...

Pizza and Taco are great friends. Both are made with delicious ingredients, but who's the best? They decide they will have to put that question to a vote.

While playing in the park, a group of animal friends find an egg. They decide each one should take a turn looking after it. See what happens after the egg hatches.

Alba and Tomas are very excited to move to their new home. They can't wait to play in their yard and plant their garden. This book teaches children about gardening and the changes the four seasons bring.

Jada Jones thinks rocks are great. When her teacher assigns a project about rocks and minerals, she could not be happier. She only has one problem: finding a group of girls to work with. After all, it's easier to find rocks than friends.

This book celebrates the life and activism of Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa. Known as the Voice of Latin America, she sang of injustice and struggle. A suggested play list is included.

In this large format picture book, a boy named Oliver is visited by three giants. They tell him they need his creativity to help fix the world. Oliver allows his imagination to help guide him in this monumental task.

Ember is a chihuahua that has been adopted by the Chin family. He is no ordinary dog: he believes he is an evil prince destined to rule the world. His diabolical plans change when he discovers that his neighborhood is ruled by a malicious squirrel!

Join Gertrudis the ant as she goes to the beach for the first time!

Gertrudis is in the mood for an adventure. Her friends show her how much fun she can have in the garden where she lives.

Josepha the elephant is a teacher in Cameroon who always sings a particular song to her students. Her controling husband prohibits her from singing and strips her life of all joy. To avoid his abusive ways, she is forced to flee her beloved homeland. ...

Mirabel and her sister flee Nigeria after their mother is killed. Despite all the hardships they endure, they never lose their dream of being free.

A young bird named Nu is captured and turned into a soldier. A giraffe, who is also being held captive, tells him about freedom in the North. The determined bird gathers all his strength and courage to begin the long flight in search of peace

In this oversized picture book, a boy named Leo, who lives in a city, loves to watch the boats sail by. His father tells him that he used to swim in the water that had been filled with fish. Flip the book over to meet Phara, who lives on a small island...

When a bird overhears a lady ordering 12 rotisserie chickens for next Sunday, he knows he must swing into action. He organizes a rescue, but how will he pull it off if chickens cannot fly? Are they doomed?

At midnight in London, two kids are awake wondering what is happening at that same moment all over the world. They imagine polar bears in the Arctic, kangaroos in Australia, jaguars in Brazil, and other species and places. They learn the importance of...

A young girl is horrified when her parents stop their old car and pick watercress growing wild in a ditch. Why can't they buy their vegetables in a supermarket like everyone else? When the girl refuses to eat the watercress at dinner, the mother shares...

Sira and her sisters must flee the part of the ocean where they live because it is no longer safe for them as females. They used to think that everyone was kind, but they learn otherwise during their long journey. Exhausted and about to give up, they...

Buzz and Fly Guy teach children about dogs in a fun, unforgettable way.

Narwhal does not know what he wants to be for Halloween. Little does he know that his indecision will unleash a wave of fear! Luckily his friends dig deep and find the courage to come to the rescue!

One day, the dragon of the mountain eats the Sun. Immediately, everything freezes. The wizard's son returns from a quest and realizes he must save his village. His successful mission ends up changing his life in a most unexpected way.

Puro Pelo hates staying over at her aunt's house because it is very scary. One night, she hears a sound at the door. Terrified, she opens it to find a zombie dog who needs her help. She overcomes her fears, defeats an evil witch, and comes to the...

Why do we get a tan in the summer? Why do frogs croak in the spring? Why do birds migrate in the fall? Why does it snow in the winter? The illustrated book teaches curious young minds all about the different seasons.

Crawl into some learning fun by introducing young readers to animal classifications by explaining how arthropods are grouped.

Slither into some learning fun by introducing young readers to animal classifications by explaining how reptiles are grouped.

This nonfiction book explores the differences and similarities between several classes, families, genera, and species of amphibians, and how animal classification works.

Swim into some learning fun by introducing young readers to animal classifications by explaining how fish are grouped.

Fly into some learning fun by introducing young readers to animal classifications by explaining how birds are grouped.

This book explores the differences and similarities between several classes, families, genera, and species of mammals, and how animal classification works.

See what happens when a meat-eating dinosaur passes by a gentle, plant-eating one.

Discover the amazing variety of animals that live in the coral reef in this bilingual emergent reader.

Learn how horses jump and race in this bilingual book.

A little girl named Leonora describes a fun-filled day with her two dads. This picture book offers a loving look at today's diverse families.