PreK-8

A young boy stumbles upon a book of magic, changes himself into an old man, and plays some devilish tricks on his aunt, uncle, and dog. The illustrations by Maurice Sendak capture the warmth and charm of a child's enchanted world.

Since Clive Prendergast is a fox, he has adapted well to life in the big city. His friend Humphrey, who is a donkey, struggles to find his way. One day, they find a special blue envelope that turns the city into a magical place...at least for one night.

A stray dog follows a swirling leaf and ends up in a big city. In this moving picture book, he decides to look for a place to call home.

Childhood obesity is an international problem. This book teaches children about healthy eating habits in a way they will respond to. The author also talks about the food traditions in different countries, provides interesting facts, discusses why...

Green Monster is sad because the park is full of garbage and this presents dangers to both animals and people. Sandra, Omar, and Olivia decide to help. This lovely story teaches children to love nature and do something about all the things we throw...

Marie Curie discover radioactivity, saved lives during World War I, and much more. With a combination of text and comics, this chapter book teaches children all about her life in a fun way.

Using his skills as both a mathematician and scientist, Isaac Newton made many groundbreaking discoveries. This chapter book combines both text and comics to teach children about his amazing life.

In this stunning version that teaches the importance of freedom, the Chinese Emperor puts a nightingale in a cage because of its beautiful singing voice. The bird misses the forest and manages to escape. Years later, he returns to save the emperor.

Carrasco's neighbor uses an expression about him containing the word bird. The curious boy goes on a campaign to try and find out why. This book comes with a poster that will teach readers about different kinds of birds.

A little girl attempts to understand her mother's different moods by comparing them to the weather. For example, when she's happy, there are rainbows in her head. When she's confused, there are clouds in there. This book will help young children...

This illustrated, interactive book teaches children about the human body, from the smallest cell to the largest organs.

At first glance, rocks and minerals could seem rather boring, but they are actually quite fascinating. This illustrated book teaches readers about the Earth's core, the rock cycle, crystals, gold, and much more. A detailed glossary is included.

Marta the mail carrier, who dreams of being a painter, delivers packages to different fairy tale characters. No one ever seems happy with what they get. One rainy day, the addresses run and Marta gets her deliveries all wrong. After that day,...

Discover the fascinating origin of common greetings such as hello, ciao, and goodbye. This illustrated book also examines physical greetings such as handshaking, kissing, and bowing. It even discusses how Covid-19 has affected this very human...

Tiger's siblings do not want to play with him because they think he's unattractive. He ends up making friends with the unlikeliest of animals. An accident with a can of paint ends of changing his life forever.

In easy-to-understand language, this book explains what a refugee is. The author includes quotes from refugee children that she met while doing research as well as information on famous refugees, such as Madeleine Albright and Albert Einstein.

A stranger has arrived in the forest. The inhabitants, which are all characters from famous fairy tales, believe he's the genie with the magic lamp. They come up with a list of wishes, which Riding Hood organizes and presents to the genie. Little do...

Introduce children to some of California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, and more.

Barnabus is half mouse and half elephant. He was created in the secret lab under the Perfect Pet Shop. He is kept hidden away because he is considered a failed project. When he hears about plans to recycle all of the failed projects, he swings into...

Jaremy is afraid of many things, but he most worries about the wind. One day, he befriends a girl who isn't scared of anything and this friendship changes his outlook.

MiniRabbit wants to help his mother mail a very important letter. He must get to the mailbox before 5 pm. Will he arrive in time?

Sunnyville was a perfect place until Rhino littered. The townsfolk started to exhibit selfish behavior. Luckily, one day, Mouse comes up with simple yet effective solution.

Take a trip around the globe and discover the world's most fascinating markets. This illustrated book talks about markets throughout history, the different types of food sold in them, where certain foods originated, and much more. It contains a...

When most people think of treasures, they envision gold and jewels. The children in this book teach readers what is truly important and valuable in this world: happy memories, books, dreams, teachers, and tranquility, just to name a few.

A Russian girl named Vera wants to fit in with her American friends. They always talk about summer camp, so when she hears about one run by a Russian organization, she convinces her mother to let her go. It turns out to be nothing like she had imagined.

In the blink of an eye, the skinny hungry cat before him turns into a terrifying creature. It has many scary features, especially the huge mouth filled with sharp teeth!

We humans are always rushing around and seldom take the time to notice nature's marvels. This illustrated reference presents 50 amazing things that happen all around us. Slow down and contemplate the beauty of the morning dew on a leaf, a falling...

According to the legend, no one can escape the curse of Zombie Island. Perhaps you could be the first one. This book allows you to control the action and decide your course of action.

Emergent readers will love seeing how much a little boy and girl love Big Cat.

Chipmunk does not like the beach, but he accompanies Bear because he is a good friend.

Horse loves to dance, but Buggy doesn't. How will Horse get his best friend to join in the fun?

A cat finds his happy place one cold winter's day.

A mama duck solicits help to rescue her wayward ducklings.

I bet you think that dinosaurs are ill-mannered. This book shows how polite and well-behaved they actually are.

In this beginning reader/picture book, children will fall in love with a delightful dog named Pug.

A dog shares how much he loves to run and play.

A little dog shares what he loves about his garden.

Alex, now a teenager, is still homeless, but he's staying in an abandoned house. This good stretch doesn't last long. He's too old to beg and too young to get a job. He doesn't give up hope. With the help of his two dogs and some new friends, he...

Written by a Swedish astronaut, this is the story of a brother and a sister who travel to outer space with their uncle. Scientific information is provided at the end of the adventure.

Surviving the first winter after the Monster Apocalypse was not easy. Jack and his friends must face the most evil monsters around. They must train to defeat the zombies. When a new villain appears, will they be able to save the world from cosmic...