PreK-8

The princesses from classic tales are on strike because they are tired of being portrayed as weak, cowardly characters. To help them out, the Librarynauts decide to take their places. This turns out to be harder than they thought.

Pizca believes his plant is a machine. The rest of the Librarynauts want to teach him that plants are living things. They journey inside a book to discover the immense variety of vegetation.

Zog is the hardest working student in dragon school because he wants to earn a gold star. Although he has a little trouble learning to fly, breathe fire, and some other important tasks, once he meets Princess Pearl, things begin to look up.

From a small village in Japan comes this story of universal relevance and appeal that teaches a valuable lesson. Chibi, or Tiny Boy, is shunned and teased by his classmates for being 'different.' An insightful new teacher encourages Chibi to finally...

This book offers a tactile, interactive way to learn how to count to 20. Children are encouraged to trace the numbers with their fingers, find objects, and turn the wheel to reveal the correct number. It will help develop their fine motor skills as...

This illustrated book introduces readers to 20 pioneering women from Spain or Latin America. These groundbreakers, from many different fields, include Isabel Barreto, the first female admiral from Spain, Matilde Montoya, the first female doctor in...

Bruno loves bananas, but his fellow piranhas tell him that they don't like fruit. In this humorous picture book, they let him know what they prefer to eat.

Die-cuts in the artwork offer a textural, visual element to this classic tale.

This moving, award-winning novel explores the realities of life of a young girl in Afghanistan. Without political implications or reflections on the current situation in the Middle East, this compelling book examines the harshness of life in a war zone...

Grandpa Bear wakes up early from hibernation. He cannot locate his secret. Mama Crow figures out what he is looking for. This picture book offers a wonderful opportunity to teach children about the seasons.

Petey the cat has a new sidekick: an adorable kitten. Dog Man will now have to work twice as hard to nab these meddlesome felines!

Once upon a time, there was a cat that lived in a house with a turtle and a beast! The cat never got off the chair yet managed to befriend the turtle that always walked by. One day, the turtle did not show up and the cat realized that he had to help...

Get animated about programming! This book shows children how to use Scratch in a practical, entertaining way.

Two greedy squirrels learn to share the hard way in this hilarious, rhyming picture book.

This frightfully funny classic tells the story of three skeletons--a big skeleton, a little skeleton, and a dog skeleton--who venture out of their cellar one night to find someone to scare, only to find that everyone is in bed. Who will they scare now?

Kristy comes up with a great idea to begin a baby-sitting club and enlists the help of her best friends. The business is not the only thing on their minds. Kristy is having issues accepting her mother's fiancé and the newest member of the group appears...

How many stars are in the universe? Who invented the first telescope? How many moons does Saturn have? Discover the answers to these and many more questions about the Solar System in this informative book.

Wizard Van Dongen wants to move. He does some magic, brings his house to life, and asks it to find a better location. When the house finds out that it will become inanimate afterwards, it decides to take off running.

Every year, Sara goes to her grandparents' house. There, she sees her older cousin Adela, who she admires a lot. This time, however, she will have to share her room with a ghost! This is definitely something Sara will have to investigate.

All the gifts are ready to be delivered in Mother Christmas's workshop when a sudden, strong wind mixes up all the addresses. Mother Christmas will have to come up with a solution quickly or no child will receive a present!

When Roz the robot opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there, but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack,...

This book introduces young children to a variety of monkeys and shows how they live high up in the trees.

When Hannah hears that her favorite cooking show is looking for contestants, she is determined to win one of the coveted spots. While she prepares, she still finds time to play matchmaker with two of her parents acquaintances. The only bad thing is...

Matilda is a precocious five-year-old who has read Dickens and is a math whiz. Unfortunately, she must contend with nasty Mrs.Trunchbull, her teacher.

In prehistoric times, birds faced possible extinction because predators hunted their eggs. The birds called a general assembly to address the situation, but everything they tried failed. A mated pair of birds eventually managed to come up with an...

Hannah is happy with her new group of friends, especially with Mia, who shares her love of baking. Her shyness and need to please everyone, however, will lead to a few disagreements. At least Hannah will be able to help George make a major decision.

The formidable adventures of Mr. Fox and his family as they try to outrun three farmers determined to catch them.

James, recently orphaned, goes to live with his two strict aunts, who make his life unbearable. A mysterious old man gives James some magic beans which he spills near the old peach tree. Soon a magical giant peach begins to grow, and it eventually...

This book clearly explains why and how volcanoes erupt and what happens after they do.

Callie loves the theater. She wants to be in the school musical, but, because she does not sing well, she becomes the set designer, promising something worthy of Broadway on a shoestring budget. To pull this off, she'll have to learn carpentry, help...

During her school vacation, Aru Shah is stuck inside the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture where her mother works while all her friends get to travel to incredible places. One day, three classmates dare Aru to show them the Lamp of Bharata. When...

Anita, a 12-year-old living in the Dominican Republic during the reign of dictator Rafael Trujillo, must endure the unrest her country is suffering along with her brother and parents. Anita learns the value of freedom, while dealing with the everyday...

There are seven floors in the building where the protagonist lives. As she passes by each door, she describes her diverse neighbors. It's a fun way to look at apartment life.

Gandhi is famous for his peaceful protests and hunger strike. He was jailed numerous times in his quest for liberty. He is considered the father of modern India.

Narwhal wants to be a superhero. He has a costume and sidekick. Now, all he needs is a super power!

Duncan's crayons teach children about colors in a fun way.

The Dream Monster waits patiently for Pedro to fall asleep, but the child is wide awake. Pedro suggests the monster tell him a story, but the monster only knows scary tales. Will that do the trick?

In this wordless picture book, a little boy sees his mother's belly grow and eventually realizes a new baby is on the way.

A stranger comes to the Wright Agency with an odd request: investigate him! He has lost his memory and does not know who he is or where he comes from, but he can't shake the feeling that something terrible has happened to him. Linda and Emily are...

Snowmen are born on the top of a mountain one winter. At first they all look alike, but as they begin to change, rivalry, jealousy, and hate start to tear them apart. Power struggles ensue where they once was a peaceful, homogeneous community. Spring...