PreK-8

When ten-year-old orphan Peter Augustus Duchene encounters a fortune teller in the marketplace one day and she tells him that his sister, who is presumed dead, is in fact alive, he embarks on a remarkable series of adventures as he desperately tries to...

There are so many good reasons to read, and this one-of-a kind book presents 101 of them, supplied by children, in a lighthearted way. The illustrations add a touch of humor to the book's simple, yet profound message. It is a perfect title for...

In the 1920s, Anita trains for a job in order to have financial freedom. Twenty years later, her daughter Ana Maria fights for the right to attend college. In the 1990s, Ana Maria's daughter Ana overcomes a sexual assault by writing and publishing her...

In this tender picture book, a grandfather shows his granddaughter how to appreciate the beauty in the smallest of things. Year after year, their bond grows closer. When the grandfather begins to show signs of dementia, the roles get reversed.

A blind boy named Lucas dreams of going to the ocean. His heightened senses of hearing and taste will help him experience and visualize it. A group of friends works together to make Lucas’s wish come true.

Children will love boogieing through the rhyming verses in this book as they guess the different jungle animals being talked about.

Olivia is excited to start sixth grade. She is looking forward to the field trip to the big city, but, when she finds out that some kids will be excluded due to school policy, she decides to act.

In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear, but...

This picture book biography presents the life of music super star Carlos Santana. As it traces his musical evolution, it also discusses important social and political events of the time.

In the most ingenious and entertaining way, Aída and Robert Marcuse explain how the economy works. Through the experiences of a girl names Josefina, readers will readily understand concepts such as the barter system, supply and demand, inflation, the...

Rosie and her friends need help inventing something new. After many failed attempts and waning hope, she finds success and much more.

The label on crayon clearly says red, but it actually colors blue. Everyone has an opinion and tries to fix her. Luckily a new friend helps her and others realize her true identity.

This uplifting picture book encourages boys to believe in themselves, be good sports, make friends, be honorable, and let their imaginations soar.

Twelve-year-old Carley Connors never imagined that she would end up in the foster care system. When the charming Murphy family takes her in, she is shocked. Mrs. Murphy makes her feel important for the first time in her life. Just when she begins to...

This beautifully illustrated collection of poems captures the dream-like quality of nighttime. The verses feature the moon, stars, animals, and much more.

When Ruthie Mizrahi moves with her family from Cuba to the lively streets of New York, she has a lot to take in: new scenery, new sounds, and a new language. Just as she is adapting, becoming fluent in English, and has made new friends, she gets hurt in...

The Cuthberts decide to adopt an orphan boy to help them with daily chores. To their surprise, a red-headed girl named Anne shows up. Her unbridled joy and wild imagination change the lives of everyone in Avonlea.

Curious about the secrets of meditation, Pilar travels to India with Breno and Samba. In Mumbai, they meet a young Bollywood actress named Kamala who is looking for her brother. They visit the Taj Mahal and the Ganges, meet the Dalai Lama, participate...

In this classic fable, the North Wind and the Sun see a girl playing outside. They decide to have a little contest to see which one will be able to make her take off her cape.

When Fox invites Stork over, he serves soup in the flattest plate he could find, making it impossible for Stork to eat A few days later, Stork returns the favor and serves meat in a tall, skinny glass. Once Fox learns his lesson, the two become great...

Supermouse is so busy fighting crime that he decides he could use a little help, especially since a cheese-filled volcano is about to erupt. Will his special league save the day? This picture book is full of lift-the-flaps, peek-through pages, and...

A little girl asks her mother what is the color violet like. The poetic response will awaken all of the child's senses.

A little girl asks her mother what is the color white like. The poetic response will awaken all of the child's senses.

Suy and Lawen are twins. They fight to save an elephant that has been trained to entertain tourists. After many struggles, they find a sanctuary for the elephant. Lawen decides to stay in that area. After all, she is said to have the soul of an...

Eleanor was quiet when she was a child. She gained self-confidence when, as a teenager, she was sent to study in Europe. After marrying Franklin, she was quiet again because her mother-in-law was very controlling. She found her voice again when her...

For a school assignment, eight-year-old Claudia has to interview someone about his or her job. She decides her new neighbor would be the perfect candidate. When she rings his bell, he writes not home on a post-it note and slips it under the door. ...

Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Brothers and sisters play together, fight together, cry together, and laugh together. No matter what their differences are, they always love each other.

From multiple award-winning author Andrea David Pinkney comes this chapter-book biography on Harriet Tubman. Readers will be moved by her courage and tireless fight for freedom.

Multi-award winning author Meg Medina presents the life of Sonia Sotomayor from childhood to her groundbreaking judicial career.

When Stink goes to the Everybody Stinks exhibit at the science museum, he discovers that his nose has amazing sniffing abilities. Before long, he's engrossed in toilet water, corpse flowers, and all things smelly, and he and Sophie of the Elves are set...

Reminiscent of the Little Red Hen, a mother cat tries to get her kittens to help out around the house. When she bakes a cake with one of them, the others decide it's time to pitch in.

Chester, a cricket from a small town in Connecticut, arrives in New York City's famous Times Square. There he meets Mario Bellini, whose parents run a newsstand; Tucker, a flippant Broadway mouse; and Harry, a cunning cat. During his summer in the Big...

Be a tree! Raise your arms to the sun and plant roots. Together we are strong. Together we are a forest. This inspirational picture book contains an informational section on helping the environment and the anatomy of trees.

This illustrated book teaches children about protests from many countries that have changed the world. Presented in chronological order, it begins with the 1907 Mud March in Great Britain and ends with the recent Black Lives Matter movement. It shows...

Have you ever thought about your impact on the planet? Certain actions have dire consequences for the Earth. There is still time to act. This eye-catching book explains the issues at hand and presents 70 creative initiatives from all over the world...

This illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln contains quotes from his writing, a list of important dates, and a translation of the Gettysburg Address.

Kindness is a very powerful force. Even small gestures can have a tremendous impact. This book presents 10 simple ideas guaranteed to make the world a better place. They include be kind to yourself, pay attention to others, forgive, and tell people...

One day, the wind finds a lost letter. The rain had washed away the address of the sender and the person it was sent to. After opening the envelope and discovering that the letter simply says 'I love you,' the wind decides to deliver it to the ornery...

The mother in this delightful picture book is always in a hurry and she wants to find a way to get everywhere faster. Sometimes, though, you have to be careful what you wish for…