PreK-8

Award-winning author Matt de la Peña poetically tells readers that all children are filled with endless possibilities. They will be inspired to try to achieve all their dreams.

Based on the author's life, this is the story of a mother who has to return to her native Mexico because she had come into the United States illegally. Her daughter writes letters to everyone because her voice has power. She will do it until someone...

Ada Twist wants to know how things fly. She investigates, birds, insects, aircrafts, and balloons. Two simple experiments are included.

While looking in her closet for her misplaced favorite shoes, Juno Valentine falls into a room filled with shoes owned by incredible women. She decides to try a few on and gets whisked on amazing adventures to the lives of the owners, including...

In this adaptation of the classic folktale, a wolf goes to a hen's house to make stone soup. The hen, along with the other animals, ends up providing ingredients for a delicious vegetable soup. The large format makes it ideal for reading with groups.

The Famous Five are planting a community garden. No one likes digging more than Timmy. When they find a treasure, it's time to investigate!

In this oversized, illustrated book, children will learn about the power of wind. It helps birds migrate, it disperses seeds, and it can generate energy. It explains the different types of wind and what they can do.

Mole cannot find his glasses. Lift the flaps to help him look.

Badger wants to start a band. Lift the flaps to see who wants to join it.

The Hole has always been in the school yard and the kids love playing there. The adults worry that the children will get hurt and decide to make it off limits. Undeterred, the students find an even better spot to play.

The poems in this book invoke the sights, sounds, and feelings of the different seasons. The illustrations perfectly compliment the verses.

This picture book conveys the power of food and memory. As the grandchildren grow up and get to eat at the adult table, their grandmother's international dishes transport them to faraway lands. Information about each dish is provided at the end.

The upstairs neighbor is driving Maximin'’s mother crazy with her vocal exercises. Not being able to resist their curiosity, Maximino, his grandmother, father, and brother decide to figure out what’s going on above them.

The notebook keeper is a volunteer who writes down the names of people who want to cross the border at San Ysidro, Mexico. As Noemi and her mother wait for their number to be called, the girl discovers kindness in herself and others.

The children in this school know that all are welcome. This book teaches acceptance and respect for diversity.

Someone has stolen Ona's tooth and she won't have anything to leave for the Mouse Perez! She asks Hugo for help and together with a lightning bug and the Mouse Perez, the trio sets out to find out who took it.

Ally has been able to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure being dumb? Her...

After his father leaves on another mission, Nestor and his mother move to another town to live with his grandmother. He hopes no one finds out that he can talk with animals. When the animals of the town begin to disappear, Nestor's grandmother becomes...

Elena loves to hear the coqui frogs sing as she sits under the mango tree in her yard. When Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico, it destroys everything the little girl loves. She fears for her home and community and is worried that she no longer hears the...

Katie stays in the city while her friends all go camping. She gets a job catsitting for her mysterious neighbor Madeline, who has 217 cats! She begins to ask herself many questions about Madeline. Will she be able to handle all the kitties and save a...

This book explains the myths behind many famous constellations and galaxies. They include The Milky Way, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and Cassiopeia.

Little Crocodile goes to the park with his grandparents. Upset at first because he cannot get on the equipment, he makes friends and has a wonderful time.

Gracie, the foster cat, has come to Binky's space station. Could she be a robot or an alien? When he finds out the truth about her, his skills as a space agent are put to the test.

It's Wednesday! Which means it's time for Jim Panzee's weekly Wednesday walk. He wakes up, stretches a little, grabs his stress orange, and sets off. Jim's favorite part of the walk is the blissful silence. When he's alone, he can hear all the jungle...

With its incredibly detailed illustrations, this amazing reference makes you feel that you are face to face with dinosaurs. Divided by carnivores, herbivores, pterosaurs, and aquatic reptiles, it teaches children about the different species, providing...

Wouldn't it be great to have someone to help you out when you're bored, get in trouble for talking in class or when your parents won't let you eat snacks while watching TV? If so, just say Superfriend three times out loud. Just be a little careful what...

An assortment of animals describes what their little corner of paradise would be. Children will be encouraged to think about where they are the happiest.

Sam Collier is nothing back in London. When he becomes a page to Captain John Smith and sets sail for the New World, he cannot believe his good luck. It turns out, the New World is nothing like he expected. The coast of Virginia is beautiful and...

In this adaptation of the innovative bestseller Stamped, children will learn about the origins of racism, who it impacts, and how to eradicate it.

After his trip to the past, Salvador gets back to his grandfather’s house, but the time machine gets stuck in the year 999 and gets discovered by an unexpected visitor: a Viking named Frida. She accidentally sets the mysterious machine to the end of...

Salvador lives in a small apartment in Buenos Aires. His parents decide to send him to his grandfather's house, who lives close to 200 miles away to a place without internet! One night, he wakes up and realizes his grandfather is not there. Turns out...

Teo loves dinosaurs, especially the T-Rex given to him by his father who he has not seen in a while. Teo has a weak heart that needs 'batteries' like his toys. To fix it, Teo would need to see his dad again even though his mother is against it. Maybe...

Children will love this lyrical, illustrated adaptation of The Little Red Hen. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

The poor inhabitants of Mothville are being terrorized by a horrible giant who won’t let them speak Spanish and a monster with six trunks who wants to steal their water. Good thing they can count on the wise dog Wicket. This book comes with a separate...

During a stormy night, a scared little fox shows up in the middle of the city. He appears to be domesticated. Luckily, he befriends three stray dogs and, together, they all discover the true meaning of freedom. This book comes with a separate workbook...

The five short stories in this book are all connected by the presence of a condor. They transport the reader to a mythical time, and all have important messages. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

Join a father and his daughter as they explore the splendor of the Grand Canyon. They learn about life past and present.

Mary Anne is looking forward to starting eighth grade. Meeting Logan Bruno was not in her plans. He has a Southern accent, he is super cute, and he might be interested in joining the Baby-Sitters Club. The other members doubt he is up to the task,...

A poet composes verses and music inspired by nature and the sound of the birds. Much to his surprise, the birds come and accompany him, turning a tree near his home into the concert tree.

A panic has befallen Tokyo in 2020. A curse is turning all the cats into stone! Catlock, who leads the investigation, and his friends are prepared for just about anything, including facing the terrible catsurais.